Below Average
#2005 of 2,228 schools in WA
Pacific Middle School
Middle School · Evergreen School District (clark) · Vancouver, WA
An Evergreen School District (clark) middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2017 NE 172nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684
- Math 28% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pacific Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pacific Middle School 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 Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,006/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vancouver), 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
$88,044
Median home value
$442,100
Median rent
$1,847/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98684; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 827 | Compare → |
| Shahala Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 809 | Compare → |
| Home Choice AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Hollingsworth AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 90 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Evergreen School District (clark)
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #31 of 37
- District spending per student
- $17,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pacific Middle School is listed in Evergreen School District (Clark); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific Middle School
Pacific Middle School is a public middle school in Vancouver, WA, part of Evergreen School District (clark), serving approximately 833 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,005 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Middle School
What grades does Pacific Middle School serve?
Pacific Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pacific Middle School?
Pacific Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 833 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Middle School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific Middle School rank in WA?
Pacific Middle School ranks #2,005 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Pacific Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pacific Middle School a charter school?
No, Pacific Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pacific Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pacific Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Middle School?
43.9% of students at Pacific Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 833
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (360) 604-6500
- Area population (ZIP 98684)
- 36,486
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 98684; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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