First Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Tacoma, Washington, serving 575 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Tacoma School District, which is ranked 152 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite increased funding, First Creek Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Washington middle schools, with academic performance significantly below the district and state averages. The school has a highly diverse student population, with over 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Interestingly, nearby schools like Bryant Montessori Middle School, Gray Middle School, and Hilltop Heritage Middle School, which serve similar demographic populations, generally outperform First Creek Middle School on academic measures.
The school's performance on standardized tests varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students tending to perform better than Hispanic and Native American students. Additionally, First Creek Middle School's ranking for English Language Learners and Homeless students is particularly low, suggesting that these vulnerable student populations may require additional support and resources to succeed academically. Overall, the school faces significant challenges in improving its academic performance and addressing the diverse needs of its student population.
Students at First Creek Middle School are 38% Hispanic, 15% African American, 14% Two or more races, 13% Asian, 11% White, 8% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Tacoma School District
Students who attend First Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Lincoln High School
First Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 11.4% of Washington middle schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 575 students attended First Creek Middle School.