Sylvester Middle School

Sylvester Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
16222 Sylvester Rd SW,  Burien, WA
Highline School District
2.2
3.5
619 Students
B-
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School Details

Head of School
Vicki Fisher
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
46%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
28%
State Average
41.7%
Science
45.5%
State Average
49.7%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
357:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
47.3%
White
38.4%
Hispanic
30.4%
Two or more races
11.8%
Black
8.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
1.3%
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School Rankings

#67 Most Diverse Public MS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.2 4 Reviews
3.0 Middle School Student
7/28/2018
There are a few teachers at sms whom of which I look up to. Reasons for that is because they do not lack authority and have actual teaching ability. As for the others, they all don't deserve a career in teaching at all. But despite the greater bad to good teachers ratio, the school altogether doesn't suck that much. The school has a number of poorly promoted clubs. College readiness is good despite no preparation for high school. As for safety. . you'll survive. . hopefully. Word of advice, go there with low expectations, your 7th grade year may be the best year of your life, but that doesn't mean 8th grade will be too. But altogether don't beat yourself up too much. You can do it !
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3.5 10 Reviews
4.0 parent
3/17/2023
My daughter is at Sylvester this year. This school has many wonderful educators, I could not say enough positive things about the teaching staff. The school building itself can use some love and funding. The administrative staff could do a little better, but the teachers are inspiring, dedicated and...
1.0 parent
12/4/2022
This school is excellent if you're an honors student. I went to this school, and my personal experience there was only average. (Great) superb language arts instructors Basic history instructors are poor. The teachers of fundamental science are not up to par. Math is terrible! Although the teacher w...
5.0 other
3/9/2019
We have lived in the Burien area for 14 years and the schools have been excellent in our experience
2.0 other
8/21/2018
Only go here if you're forced to my dude. And really endure it the best you can. Make sure to survive and stay away from the bad kids and influences.Good luck !

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