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Sylvester Middle School

Highline School District · King County · 16222 Sylvester Road SW, Burien, WA 98166.0

(206)631-6000

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4/10
#264
Rank 264 out of 408
English Language Arts4/10 · #281 · 32nd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #270 · 34th percentile
Science6/10 · #173 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Sylvester Middle School sits in Burien, a diverse and unpretentious community just south of Seattle with a strong sense of neighborhood identity and a growing local dining and arts scene. The school shows some of its brightest results in science, which may appeal to families with kids who light up around hands-on discovery and inquiry. Families drawn to a multicultural environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are part of everyday school life will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

583 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
224 (38%)
Hispanic
183 (31%)
Multiple Races
59 (10%)
African American
48 (8%)
Asian
47 (8%)
Other
22 (4%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged291 (50%)
Students with Disabilities99 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

582
Enrollment
38
Teachers (FTE)
15.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
23.1
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #64 · 85th percentile

94 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found