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Pacific Middle School

Highline School District · King County · 22705 24th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198.0

(206)631-5800

1/10
#376
Rank 376 out of 408
English Language Arts2/10 · #348 · 16th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #384 · 6th percentile
Science1/10 · #370 · 5th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Pacific Middle School sits in Des Moines, a quiet waterfront community along Puget Sound where families tend to put down roots and stay. The school's science and math scores stand out as genuine strengths, making it a solid fit for families with kids who lean toward hands-on, analytical thinking — though there's room to grow on the English side. Des Moines has a tight-knit, working-class feel with easy access to the water and Seattle just up the highway, so students here get a grounded, community-connected experience without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of more competitive suburban districts.

Student Demographics

598 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
217 (36%)
Asian
110 (18%)
African American
104 (17%)
White
75 (13%)
Multiple Races
60 (10%)
Other
32 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners246 (41%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged451 (75%)
Students with Disabilities84 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

604
Enrollment
45
Teachers (FTE)
13.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
24.3
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #170 · 59th percentile

68 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found