Serving 395 students in grades 6-8, Meridian Creek Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meridian Creek Middle School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meridian Creek Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Creek Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
64%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Creek Middle School's ranking?
Meridian Creek Middle School is ranked #366 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Meridian Creek Middle School often compared to?
Meridian Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inza R Wood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Meridian Creek Middle School?
395 students attend Meridian Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Meridian Creek Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Creek Middle School?
Meridian Creek Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian Creek Middle School offer ?
Meridian Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Meridian Creek Middle School part of?
Meridian Creek Middle School is part of West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3j School District.
In what neighborhood is Meridian Creek Middle School located?
Meridian Creek Middle School is located in the Far West neighborhood of Wilsonville, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Far West.
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