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#2117 of 2,221 schools in MO

Pacific Intermediate

Middle School · Meramec Valley R-iii · Pacific, MO

A Meramec Valley R-iii middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

195 N INDIAN PRIDE DR, Pacific, MO 63069

  • Math 39% vs MO 47% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs MO 45% (2025)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-6.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-5.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$12,973
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at Pacific Intermediate score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 MAP)
School
State
47%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 MAP)
School
State
45%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pacific Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,321/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pacific), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,063

Median home value

$271,200

Median rent

$913/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

73.7%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Meramec Valley R-iii

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$12,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pacific Intermediate is listed in MERAMEC VALLEY R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pacific Intermediate

Pacific Intermediate is a public middle school in Pacific, MO, part of Meramec Valley R-iii, serving approximately 446 students in grades 5th-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,117 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pacific Intermediate

What grades does Pacific Intermediate serve?

Pacific Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Pacific Intermediate?

Pacific Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Intermediate is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pacific Intermediate rank in MO?

Pacific Intermediate ranks #2,117 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Pacific Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Pacific Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pacific Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Intermediate has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pacific Intermediate a charter school?

No, Pacific Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pacific Intermediate a Title I school?

No, Pacific Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Intermediate?

47.8% of students at Pacific Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 6th
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
Area population (ZIP 63069)
14,760
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
44.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63069; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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