First Creek Middle School vs Waller Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Creek Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
Waller Road Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
306 students
| Measure | First Creek Middle School Tacoma, Washington | Waller Road Elementary Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 363 | #769 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #13985 of 15,369 | #26702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 584 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waller Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 18.7).
- •Waller Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Waller Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Waller Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 78.1%).
- •Waller Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 20.1).
- •First Creek Middle School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 306.
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 First Creek Middle School better than Waller Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waller Road Elementary ranks higher (47.7 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 First Creek Middle School and Waller Road Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Creek Middle School: 584. Waller Road Elementary: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Creek Middle School and Waller Road Elementary rank in Washington?
First Creek Middle School is 352nd of 363 and Waller Road Elementary is 769th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).