Very Good
#260 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 21% in state
Athey Creek Middle School
Middle School · West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j · West Linn, OR
A West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2110 Brandon Pl, West Linn, OR 97068
- Math 49% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Athey Creek Middle School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Athey Creek Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated834/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Linn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$145,877
Median home value
$760,900
Median rent
$1,994/mo
College educated
62.9%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemont Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Three Rivers Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | 4–8 | 1.9 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Gardiner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Meridian Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 397 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Athey Creek Middle School is listed in West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Athey Creek Middle School
Athey Creek Middle School is a public middle school in West Linn, OR, part of West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j, serving approximately 509 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Athey Creek Middle School
What grades does Athey Creek Middle School serve?
Athey Creek Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Athey Creek Middle School?
Athey Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athey Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athey Creek Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Athey Creek Middle School rank in OR?
Athey Creek Middle School ranks #260 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Athey Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Athey Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Athey Creek Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Athey Creek Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Athey Creek Middle School a charter school?
No, Athey Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Athey Creek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Athey Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athey Creek Middle School?
12.6% of students at Athey Creek Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (503) 673-7400
- Area population (ZIP 97068)
- 30,254
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97068; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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