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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylvester Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sylvester Middle School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sylvester Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvester Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
9%
5%
White
39%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvester Middle School's ranking?
Sylvester Middle School is ranked #1456 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sylvester Middle School often compared to?
Sylvester Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Middle School, Chinook Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sylvester Middle School?
619 students attend Sylvester Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sylvester Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvester Middle School?
Sylvester Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sylvester Middle School offer ?
Sylvester Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sylvester Middle School part of?
Sylvester Middle School is part of Highline School District.
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