About This School
Alder Creek Middle School is located in Truckee, CA and is one of 3 middle schools in Tahoe-truckee Joint Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 523 students in grades 6-8.
Alder Creek Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alder Creek Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Alder Creek Middle School had an API growth score of 826 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Alder Creek Middle School's 2011 base score was 836, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Alder Creek Middle School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alder Creek Middle School's students and teachers. more
Alder Creek Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alder Creek Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Alder Creek Middle School had an API growth score of 826 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Alder Creek Middle School's 2011 base score was 836, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Alder Creek Middle School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alder Creek Middle School's students and teachers. more
Sponsored Link
Tahoe-Truckee Joint Unified District Spending
$11,507Per Pupil
The Tahoe-Truckee Joint Unified spends $11,507 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 39% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Tahoe-Truckee Joint Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
See Most Recent Test Scores
Middle Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| North Tahoe Middle School 1.7 miles |  |
|
| Cold Stream Alternative School 2.7 miles | |
|
| Sugar Bowl Academy 8.4 miles | n/a | |
| Squaw Valley Academy 10.6 miles | n/a | |
| Creekside Cooperative Charter School 12.3 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: CA Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Contact Education.com with questions or feedback about SchoolFinder.
Please note, if you wish to speak to someone at the school, you must contact the school directly.
School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Tahoe-Truckee Joint Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
California Virtual Academies
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving California students.
Learn More »Nearby Cities
Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
school
59%
district
55%
state
42%
Math
school
67%
district
60%
state
42%
Language
school
71%
district
63%
state
45%
Mathematics
school
75%
district
67%
state
51%
Reading
school
76%
district
67%
state
47%
Spelling
school
73%
district
67%
state
59%
English Language Arts
school
70%
district
60%
state
46%
Math
school
68%
district
59%
state
39%
Algebra I
school
75%
district
56%
state
38%
English Language Arts
school
61%
district
57%
state
41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
school
42%
district
36%
state
23%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
school
61%
district
50%
state
35%
change 15%
English Language Arts
school
68%
district
58%
state
47%
change 10%
Math
school
60%
district
54%
state
44%
change 4%
Language
school
68%
district
62%
state
47%
change 3%
Mathematics
school
77%
district
71%
state
52%
change 1%
Reading
school
77%
district
69%
state
49%
change 7%
Spelling
school
68%
district
59%
state
60%
change 1%
English Language Arts
school
69%
district
64%
state
49%
change 4%
Math
school
71%
district
65%
state
41%
change 12%
Algebra I
school
66%
district
60%
state
42%
change 11%
English Language Arts
school
54%
district
50%
state
45%
no change
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
school
42%
district
34%
state
31%
change 7%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
school
57%
district
46%
state
36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
77%
district
65%
state
52%
change 10%
English Language Arts
school
61%
district
63%
state
52%
change 2%
Math
school
59%
district
61%
state
49%
change 4%
English Language Arts
school
72%
district
64%
state
54%
change 4%
Math
school
74%
district
61%
state
43%
change 2%
Algebra I
school
65%
district
65%
state
44%
change 22%
English Language Arts
school
66%
district
62%
state
48%
General Mathematics
school
44%
district
37%
state
30%
change 8%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
83%
district
76%
state
56%
Social Science Grade 8
school
59%
district
53%
state
42%
Algebra I
school
66%
district
42%
state
28%
General Mathematics
school
44%
district
35%
state
26%
change 16%
English Language Arts
school
71%
district
67%
state
56%
change 14%
Math
school
67%
district
67%
state
52%
change 11%
English Language Arts
school
64%
district
67%
state
55%
change 8%
Math
school
68%
district
66%
state
49%
change 14%
Algebra I
school
74%
district
77%
state
46%
change 9%
English Language Arts
school
60%
district
55%
state
54%
change 39%
General Mathematics
school
61%
district
51%
state
31%
change 2%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
85%
district
74%
state
59%
change 15%
Social Science Grade 8
school
68%
district
56%
state
47%
change 9%
Algebra I
school
72%
district
38%
state
31%
change 39%
General Mathematics
school
61%
district
46%
state
27%
change 8%
English Language Arts
school
65%
district
62%
state
55%
change 10%
Math
school
60%
district
59%
state
53%
change 9%
English Language Arts
school
70%
district
69%
state
57%
change 4%
Math
school
71%
district
68%
state
50%
change 9%
Algebra I
school
67%
district
67%
state
47%
change 2%
English Language Arts
school
61%
district
64%
state
57%
change 44%
General Mathematics
school
34%
district
34%
state
32%
change 7%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
79%
district
75%
state
63%
change 13%
Social Science Grade 8
school
59%
district
58%
state
50%
7
TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
more...
California Virtual Academies
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving California students.
Learn More »Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 523
50%
49%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Alder Creek Middle School had 33% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
70%
Hispanic
28%
Two or More Races
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Sponsored Link
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Alder Creek Middle School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Tahoe-Truckee Joint Unified School DistrictReview Alder Creek Middle School
By clicking "Share Review", you are indicating that you have read, understood and agree to Education.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Recent Reviews
Alder Creek Middle School
What i love about this school is the teachers
Submitted by a Current Student on Jan 10, 2012
Alder Creek Middle School
i think alder creek middle school will be the best middle school for my daughter
Submitted on Aug 15, 2010
About Truckee, CA
Loading...
provided byzillow.com
© Zillow, Inc., 2008. Use is subject to Terms of Use
Today on Education.com
Five Great Snacks for Your Graduation Party 
Get Excited About Camping with These Printables and Activities BOOK PICKS
Summer Reading
Taiga Ecosystem
Chapparal Ecosystem
Dividing Monomials
Probability Toss 2
Dividing Monomials #2
Ancient Egyptian Art
