Canyon Creek Middle School

Located at 9731 Washougal River Rd, in Washougal, Washington, Canyon Creek Middle School is a rural-scale junior high that caters to 168 students (grades 6 through 8), overseen by Washougal School District. Enrollment runs roughly 71% smaller than the state mean of about 577.

Across the 9 schools in Washougal School District (2,687 students total), Canyon Creek Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Canyon Creek Middle School lists that nearly all students (86%) are White; the rest looks like 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Skamania County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 20.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.9:1, putting Canyon Creek Middle School higher than the state norm the norm. About 29% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Skamania County (around 50%), the school's rate is meaningfully below typical.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Skamania County put the typical household earns roughly $93,265 per year, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. In all, Skamania County runs 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,794 students), of which Canyon Creek Middle School is one.

Cape Horn Skye Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 6 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Canyon Creek Middle School has edged down 27%, going from 230 students in 2018 to 168 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 17.0:1 in 2018 to 20.3:1 today.

On this page, members of the Canyon Creek Middle School community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.