Des Moines Elementary vs Pacific Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Des Moines Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Pacific Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
| Measure | Des Moines Elementary Des Moines, Washington | Pacific Middle School Des Moines, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,154 | #244 of 363 |
| National rank | #26149 of 50,301 | #8969 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 500 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Des Moines Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 43.9).
- •Des Moines Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Pacific Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Des Moines Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 74.3%).
- •Des Moines Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.9).
- •Pacific Middle School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 500.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines Elementary better than Pacific Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Des Moines Elementary ranks higher (48.5 vs 43.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Des Moines Elementary and Pacific Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Des Moines Elementary: 500. Pacific Middle School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Des Moines Elementary and Pacific Middle School rank in Washington?
Des Moines Elementary is 758th of 1,154 and Pacific Middle School is 244th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).