First Creek Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
358th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
1801 E. 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
(253)571-2700NCES ID 530870003299Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks First Creek Middle School 358th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 6th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 570 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 562 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2009, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.7% | 32.7% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 17.2% | 15.3% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 17.2% | 14.4% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.9% | 14.2% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| White | 20.6% | 12.1% | ▼ 8.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.4% | 9.8% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.0% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2009. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $447K in zip 98404 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than First Creek Middle School
- #307Stewart Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away307th of 381
ELA 33% ▲7 · Math 20% ▲9Compare - #324Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.5 mi away324th of 381
ELA 31% ▲5 · Math 17% ▲6Compare - #287Baker Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.6 mi away287th of 381
ELA 38% ▲12 · Math 21% ▲10Compare - #291Morris Ford Middle SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 3.3 mi away291st of 381
ELA 36% ▲10 · Math 22% ▲11Compare - #274Bryant Montessori Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.1 mi away274th of 381
ELA 40% ▲14 · Math 23% ▲12Compare - #351Gray Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.1 mi away351st of 381
ELA 24% ▼2 · Math 15% ▲4Compare - #318Hilltop Heritage Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.2 mi away318th of 381
ELA 31% ▲5 · Math 19% ▲8Compare - #149Aylen Jr HighPuyallup School District · 4.5 mi away149th of 381
ELA 53% ▲27 · Math 38% ▲27Compare
What school district is First Creek Middle School in?
First Creek Middle School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is First Creek Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks First Creek Middle School 358th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of First Creek Middle School?
Hispanic 33%, Asian 15%, Black 14%, Two or more races 14% (562 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near First Creek Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98404 is $447K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.