Pacific Middle School vs River Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
River Ridge Elementary
SeaTac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
| Measure | Pacific Middle School Des Moines, Washington | River Ridge Elementary SeaTac, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 363 | #1013 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8969 of 15,369 | #36763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 604 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Des Moines | SeaTac |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 32.8).
- •River Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 74.3%).
- •River Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.9).
- •River Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 697 students compared with 604.
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 Pacific Middle School better than River Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Middle School ranks higher (43.9 vs 32.8 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 Pacific Middle School and River Ridge Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and SeaTac in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific Middle School: 604. River Ridge Elementary: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific Middle School and River Ridge Elementary rank in Washington?
Pacific Middle School is 244th of 363 and River Ridge Elementary is 1013th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).