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Sylvester Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Burien, Washington · Highline School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students582
Student:Teacher19.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch50%
Title INo
Sylvester
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
582
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
50%-1.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Sylvester Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Burien, Washington. The school enrolls 582 students. It is part of the Highline School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHighline School District
County53033
CityBurien
ZIP98166
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530354000554

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment582
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino28.5%
Black / African American9.6%
Asian8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native38.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
Two or More Races12.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.9%
Hispanic
28.5%
Black
9.6%
Asian
8.2%
Two+
12.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %50%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)