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Pacific Middle School

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Posted August 24, 2012
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Hmm, what can I say about this school, maybe 1 star, the principle is like a drill sergeant and stuck up, the teachers look the other way when things happen, quite a bit of bullying, including some teachers, I think the kids do it enough that it carries on to the teachers, if I had another chance, I would have had my kid go to a different school
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Posted January 25, 2012
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My son attends Pacific Middle School and we have found it to be on par with many of the private schools in the Portland/Vancouver area! We have family members that attend some of the highest rated private schools and have seen no advantages over the education our son is receiving at Pacific. Thank You to all the staff for a great learning environment!
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Posted January 25, 2012
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This school has great teachers and an excellent environment! Way to go Pacific Middle School.

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Posted January 25, 2012
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This school has everything your child needs except you. With your help and guidance together with the school there would be no reason for anything except success. I have read some of the other reviews and overall agree with them. Just stay involved and the results will come. Great teachers, Greta leadership, Challenges for students with regard to learning. GREAT SCHOOL!
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Posted April 13, 2010
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I love Pacific because of the caring staff and the variety of support classes offered. I also think the amount of activities/clubs/sports available for students is awesome!
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Posted February 1, 2010
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I think this is a great school. There is great students and staff, but because of the high student count, some situations can get out of hand. Very good school though.
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Posted September 1, 2009
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It seems like a very nice school, but many of us parents are very concerned about the safety of our children. It should be the top priority!
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Posted August 31, 2009
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There is little to no supervision or protection for our kids on the school grounds, in PE, or in the halls. The teachers I have encountered have a severe lack of parent communication.
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Posted February 7, 2009
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My experience with Pacific has been excellent. The teachers and office staff have been supportive and helpful when our family experienced tragedy. All the teachers have been communicative and understanding.
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Posted September 6, 2008
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I have been very pleased with Pacific MS. I feel like the teachers and the administrators truly care. I appreciate that the principal wants to hear the concerns of the parents. I do wish some teachers updated Edline (online grading) more often, and a couple of the teachers seem tired of teaching, but overall we've had a very positive experience. I was completely impressed by their PE curriculum. The best I've ever seen, but I believe that's district-wide.
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Posted March 5, 2006
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I think Pacific is a very well rounded school. I feel it offers great accademic satndards fro my child. Though it does have issues that need to be delt with...but it could be worse. Nothing is perfect. I feel PAcifics best quality is its staff. it has a great staff that treats students like the age appropriate.
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Posted January 11, 2006
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Pacific provides excellent opportunities for their students. The teachers are dedicated to providing the best for their students. The core classes are solid and the electives are some of the best I have ever seen. My son particularly enjoyed woodshop. He looked forward to school just for that class. The sports programs are well run.
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Posted November 5, 2005
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The parent involvement at Pacific is one of the highest levels I have seen. THe parents are involved in band and choir, sports and the PTA at higher than normal levels. My son was involved in th accelarated classes in the 6th and the 7th grade. He was challenged and enjoyed the teacher. My daughter needed a little nore help than the average student and they were there to assist her in all of the special needs that an olfer adopted child needed. When it came to referrals of counselors and doctors they made ggod choices and it was greatly appreciated.
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this school is cool... sumtimes!
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

328 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

328 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
68%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

370 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

370 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
75%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

380 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

380 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
67%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students65%
Female64%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income52%
Not low income76%
Special education24%
Not special education71%
Limited English20%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female80%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income64%
Not low income87%
Special education36%
Not special education82%
Limited English44%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students62%
Female61%
Male62%
Black40%
Asian88%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income50%
Not low income71%
Special education15%
Not special education68%
Limited English12%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female84%
Male76%
Black73%
Asian88%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income71%
Not low income86%
Special education49%
Not special education83%
Limited English47%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students78%
Female92%
Male66%
Black80%
Asian94%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income74%
Not low income81%
Special education32%
Not special education84%
Limited English47%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students75%
Female71%
Male78%
Black50%
Asian96%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income60%
Not low income84%
Special education39%
Not special education78%
Limited English42%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female78%
Male71%
Black70%
Asian88%
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income60%
Not low income84%
Special education33%
Not special education79%
Limited English17%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students79%
Female76%
Male81%
Black80%
Asian77%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income65%
Not low income88%
Special education36%
Not special education83%
Limited English25%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Students98%
Female97%
Male99%
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial100%
White97%
Low income91%
Not low income100%
Not special education98%

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 76% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 9%
Hispanic 7% 16%
Black 4% 6%
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 38%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 4%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 17N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 12N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 79%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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