Blix Elementary School vs First Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blix Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
First Creek Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
| Measure | Blix Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | First Creek Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1008 of 1,154 | #352 of 363 |
| National rank | #36641 of 50,301 | #13985 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 442 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 17% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blix Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 18.7).
- •Blix Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Blix Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Blix Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 78.1%).
- •Blix Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.1).
- •First Creek Middle School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 442.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blix Elementary School better than First Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blix Elementary School ranks higher (32.9 vs 18.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blix Elementary School and First Creek Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blix Elementary School: 442. First Creek Middle School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blix Elementary School and First Creek Middle School rank in Washington?
Blix Elementary School is 1008th of 1,154 and First Creek Middle School is 352nd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).