First Creek Middle School

www.tacoma.k12.wa.us

575 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

First Creek Middle School, located at 1801 E. 56th Street in Tacoma, Washington, serves as a key educational hub within the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body. By focusing on academic rigor and personal growth, First Creek strives to prepare its middle school students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing the development of both critical thinking skills and character.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school integrates various programs designed to engage students through extracurricular activities, athletics, and community involvement. As part of the broader Tacoma Public Schools system, First Creek benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at equity and technological integration, ensuring that students have access to the resources necessary to succeed in a modern learning environment. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements can visit their official website at http://www.tacoma.k12.wa.us.

575

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for First Creek Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	216
Black	88
Asian	77
Two or More	79
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	45

Hispanic
216 (37.6 %)
Black
88 (15.3 %)
Two or More
79 (13.7 %)
Asian
77 (13.4 %)
White
63 (11.0 %)
Pacific Islander
45 (7.8 %)
American Indian
7 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-2700
Website:	http://www.tacoma.k12.wa.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 189

Grade 7 197

Grade 8 189