Pacific Middle School
Des Moines, WA · Highline School District · Grades 6-8
336th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
Pacific Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pacific Middle School 336th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Pacific Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 598 students tested
Pacific Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 626 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.2% | 38.3% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| Black | 10.2% | 18.7% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| White | 36.9% | 13.4% | ▼ 23.5 pts | |
| Asian | 11.9% | 12.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 10.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.1% | 5.6% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Pacific Middle School
Typical home value $598K in zip 98198 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Pacific Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Evergreen Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.7 mi away359th of 381
ELA 22% · Math 14% - 2Chinook Middle SchoolHighline School District · 2.8 mi away329th of 381
ELA 31% · Math 16% - 1Mill Creek Middle SchoolKent School District · 3.6 mi away375th of 381
ELA 15% · Math 9% - 4Sylvester Middle SchoolHighline School District · 4.4 mi away230th of 381
ELA 41% · Math 31% - 3Sacajawea Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 4.5 mi away301st of 381
ELA 35% · Math 20% - 4Kilo Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 5.1 mi away258th of 381
ELA 39% · Math 28% - 2Showalter Middle SchoolTukwila School District · 5.4 mi away340th of 381
ELA 26% · Math 18% - 1Glacier Middle SchoolHighline School District · 5.5 mi away374th of 381
ELA 15% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pacific Middle School in?
Pacific Middle School is part of the Highline School District district in Des Moines, Washington.
Is Pacific Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pacific Middle School 336th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pacific Middle School?
Hispanic 38%, Black 19%, White 13%, Asian 13% (626 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pacific Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98198 is $598K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.