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First Creek Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Tacoma, Washington · Tacoma School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students584
Student:Teacher20.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
First Creek
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
584
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
78%+27.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

First Creek Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Tacoma, Washington. The school enrolls 584 students. It is part of the Tacoma School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictTacoma School District
County53053
CityTacoma
ZIP98404
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530870003299

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment584
White1.4%
Hispanic / Latino38.5%
Black / African American14.5%
Asian17.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.8%
Two or More Races11.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.4%
Hispanic
38.5%
Black
14.5%
Asian
17.0%
Two+
11.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)