Pacific Middle School

651 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pacific Middle School, located in Des Moines, Washington, is a public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Highline Public Schools district. The school is situated in a diverse, coastal community, which is reflected in its student body and educational mission. The school’s academic approach typically focuses on preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pacific Middle School emphasizes an inclusive environment that supports a wide range of learner needs, often utilizing district-wide resources to provide enrichment and intervention programs. The school actively engages with the local Des Moines community, encouraging parental involvement and partnerships to support student success. As with many schools in the Highline district, Pacific prioritizes equity and access, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.

651

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacific Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	254
Black	124
Asian	78
Two or More	65
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	25

Hispanic
254 (39.1 %)
Black
124 (19.1 %)
White
100 (15.4 %)
Asian
78 (12.0 %)
Two or More
65 (10.0 %)
Pacific Islander
25 (3.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Highline School District
Phone:	(206)631-5800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 213

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 229