Sylvester Middle School vs. Pacific Middle School
Should you attend Sylvester Middle School or Pacific Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sylvester Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Diversity
Pacific Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Sylvester Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 651 students in grades 6-8, Pacific Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
619 students
651 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1930 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
185
213
Grade 7 Students
196
209
Grade 8 Students
238
229
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
30%
39%
% Black
9%
19%
% White
39%
15%
% Hawaiian
2%
4%
% Two or more races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
