Pacific Middle School
Des Moines, WA · Highline School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
336th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
22705 24th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
(206)631-5800NCES ID 530354000543Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 598 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 626 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26.7% | 38.3% | ▲ 11.6 pts | |
| Black | 6.5% | 18.7% | ▲ 12.2 pts | |
| White | 40.6% | 13.4% | ▼ 27.2 pts | |
| Asian | 10.5% | 12.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.6% | 10.5% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.6% | 5.6% | ▲ 3.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $598K in zip 98198 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Pacific Middle School
- #359Evergreen Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.7 mi away359th of 381
ELA 22% ▼8 · Math 14% ▼1Compare - #329Chinook Middle SchoolHighline School District · 2.8 mi away329th of 381
ELA 31% ▲1 · Math 16% ▲1Compare - #375Mill Creek Middle SchoolKent School District · 3.6 mi away375th of 381
ELA 15% ▼15 · Math 9% ▼6Compare - #230Sylvester Middle SchoolHighline School District · 4.4 mi away230th of 381
ELA 41% ▲11 · Math 31% ▲16Compare - #301Sacajawea Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 4.5 mi away301st of 381
ELA 35% ▲5 · Math 20% ▲5Compare - #258Kilo Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 5.1 mi away258th of 381
ELA 39% ▲9 · Math 28% ▲13Compare - #340Showalter Middle SchoolTukwila School District · 5.4 mi away340th of 381
ELA 26% ▼4 · Math 18% ▲3Compare - #374Glacier Middle SchoolHighline School District · 5.5 mi away374th of 381
ELA 15% ▼15 · Math 10% ▼5Compare
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.