Alder Creek Middle School vs Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 3.3 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
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
Gladstone · Public middle · Grades 6–8
343 students
| Measure | Alder Creek Middle School Milwaukie, Oregon | Walter L Kraxberger Middle School Gladstone, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 208 | #111 of 208 |
| National rank | #9800 of 15,369 | #10124 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 810 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 29% |
| city | Milwaukie | Gladstone |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alder Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 38.7).
- •Alder Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •Walter L Kraxberger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Alder Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 62.7%).
- •Walter L Kraxberger Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.0).
- •Alder Creek Middle School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 343.
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 Walter L Kraxberger Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alder Creek Middle School ranks higher (40.0 vs 38.7 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 Walter L Kraxberger Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Milwaukie and Gladstone in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Creek Middle School: 810. Walter L Kraxberger Middle School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Creek Middle School and Walter L Kraxberger Middle School rank in Oregon?
Alder Creek Middle School is 104th of 208 and Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is 111th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).