Sylvester Middle School, WA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 7–Grade 8
16222 Sylvester Road SW, Burien, WA 98166
(206) 631-6000
How Sylvester Middle School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score23
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Sylvester Middle School
626Students
100%Low-Income Students
37Teachers
17 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 49% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 51% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 49% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 9 | <1% | 15% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 7% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 4% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 22% | 58% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% | 20% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | 4% | 1% | <1% |
| Other | 7% | 8% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Sylvester Middle School
35%Math Proficiency
44%Reading Proficiency
40%Average Proficiency
93%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40% | 56% | 50% |
| Male | 40% | 52% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 41% | 54% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 38% | 53% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 52% | 61% | 59% |
| Black | 15% | 43% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 60% | 54% |
| Native American | 50% | 44% | 41% |
| Other | 54% | 56% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 12% | 44% | 43% |
| Limited English | 5% | 29% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 32% | 43% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 10% | 28% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Sylvester Middle School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
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Location Map
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