At a glance
Reported students
535
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.09
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
362
Alder Creek Middle: 535 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 594
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Alder Creek Middle
Alder Creek Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Truckee. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Tahoe-Truckee Unified. NCES reports 535 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.5%). English learners represent 11.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Alder Creek Middle
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.09 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.6%
- Hispanic29.5%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tahoe-Truckee Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Tahoe Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
301 reported students
Truckee Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
515 reported students
Glenshire Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
499 reported students
North Tahoe High
High · Grades 09–12
468 reported students
Kings Beach Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
362 reported students
Tahoe Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
282 reported students
Public schools near Alder Creek Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Stream Alternative Other · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | KG–12 | 11 | 1.2 mi |
| Sierra Expeditionary Learning Elementary · Charter · Sierra Expeditionary Learning District | KG–08 | 216 | 2.2 mi |
| Sierra High (Continuation) High · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | 09–12 | 24 | 2.4 mi |
| Tahoe Truckee High High · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | 09–12 | 907 | 2.5 mi |
| Truckee Elementary Elementary · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | KG–05 | 515 | 2.7 mi |
| Glenshire Elementary Elementary · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | KG–05 | 499 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alder Creek Middle
What grades does Alder Creek Middle serve?
Alder Creek Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Tahoe-Truckee Unified.
How many students attend Alder Creek Middle?
Alder Creek Middle reported 535 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 594 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alder Creek Middle?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 535 students and 28.09 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alder Creek Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alder Creek Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tahoe-Truckee Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alder Creek Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alder Creek Middle in?
Alder Creek Middle is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified, based in Truckee, CA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alder Creek Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cold Stream Alternative (1.2 mi), Sierra Expeditionary Learning (2.2 mi), Sierra High (Continuation) (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.