First Creek Middle School
First Creek Middle School is a large middle in Tacoma, Washington, serving grades 06–08 with 575 students. The district invests $23,190 per student — 62% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.
Student Body & Demographics at First Creek Middle School
Academic Outcomes at First Creek Middle School
Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 37th percentile nationally.
School Resources & Funding
- Above-average funding — $23,190/student vs $14,347 nationally
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
- 82% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Best suited for families in Tacoma seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.