Alder Creek Middle School vs Linwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Creek Middle School
Milwaukie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students
Linwood Elementary School
Milwaukie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
259 students
| Measure | Alder Creek Middle School Milwaukie, Oregon | Linwood Elementary School Milwaukie, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 208 | #484 of 678 |
| National rank | #9800 of 15,369 | #38413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 810 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| city | Milwaukie | Milwaukie |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alder Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 30.2).
- •Alder Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Alder Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Linwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 59%).
- •Linwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.0).
- •Alder Creek Middle School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 259.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alder Creek Middle School better than Linwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alder Creek Middle School ranks higher (40.0 vs 30.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alder Creek Middle School and Linwood Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Milwaukie and Milwaukie in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Creek Middle School: 810. Linwood Elementary School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Creek Middle School and Linwood Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Alder Creek Middle School is 104th of 208 and Linwood Elementary School is 484th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).