Pacific Middle School

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.