For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 626 students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked public middle school in Eastside is First Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
First Creek Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E. 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2700
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA include First Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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