Pacific Middle School

604 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.

604

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacific Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	221
Black	102
Asian	112
Two or More	58
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	26

Hispanic
221 (36.7%)
Asian
112 (18.6%)
Black
102 (16.9%)
White
82 (13.6%)
Two or More
58 (9.6%)
Pacific Islander
26 (4.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
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 6 215

Grade 7 203

Grade 8 186