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Pacific Middle School

2017 NE 172nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684 · (360) 604-6500 · Clark County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL817 STUDENTS
Enrollment
817
Middle
DISTRICT 785 · STATE 577
Student : Teacher
19.2:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.1:1 · STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
306 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 51%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
247
Grade 7
278
Grade 8
292
Student demographics
White
55%
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
22%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 27%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Asian
6%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Two+
11%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 9%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
2%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 2%
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
48%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2022-23 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
44.2%
WA avg 49.0% . -15.2pp since 2014
Math
29.1%
WA avg 39.2% . -21.5pp since 2014
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
817
-141 (-15%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.2:1
was 18.0:1
% White
55%
was 62%
% Hispanic
22%
was 18%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
6%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Pacific Middle School

Pacific Middle School, an average-sized middle-grades school in Vancouver, Washington, run under Evergreen School District (Clark), serves 817 students, covering grades 6 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 42% above the state mean of about 577.

Across the 39 schools in Evergreen School District (Clark) (21,603 students total), Pacific Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Pacific Middle School records that 55% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 22% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 6% Asian, 3% Black. By comparison, Clark County as a whole is about 75% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Pacific Middle School has 43 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 19.2:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 37% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Clark County put median household income runs about $97,536, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Pacific Middle School is one of 151 public schools in Clark County (combined enrollment of about 74,406 students).

The closest other public school is Harmony Elementary School, roughly 0.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in an outer-ring setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 15%: 958 students in 2018 compared to 817 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share shrank from 62% to 55%. Class-load math has widened: from 18.0:1 in 2018 to 19.2:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Clark County at a glance

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Population
516,959
Census ACS
Median income
$97,536
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
151
74,406 students

Quick facts

School name
Pacific Middle School
District
Evergreen School District (Clark)
Address
2017 NE 172nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684
Phone
(360) 604-6500
County
Clark County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
817
Teachers (FTE)
43
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
306 (37%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
530270001901
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Evergreen School District (Clark)
Other schools in Vancouver
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Pacific Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Pacific Middle School?
Pacific Middle School enrolls approximately 817 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Pacific Middle School serve?
Pacific Middle School serves grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Pacific Middle School have?
Pacific Middle School employs 43 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Pacific Middle School?
Student demographics at Pacific Middle School are roughly 55% White, 22% Hispanic, 3% Black, 6% Asian, 11% Two or more.
What district is Pacific Middle School in?
Pacific Middle School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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