Sylvester Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Burien, WA Grades 06–08 Suburb: Large Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA SchoolScore™ D (55.7)
  • 582 Students
  • 30.1 Teachers (FTE)
  • 19.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (206)631-6000 Phone

Sylvester Middle School is a public school administered by the Highline School District district in Burien, WASHINGTON, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 582 students enrolled; a 19.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Washington Middle School Average
Enrollment
582.0
State avg: 582.0
Student:Teacher Ratio
19.34:1
State avg: 18.9:1
▲ 2% worse
Free Lunch %
49.5%
State avg: 50.3%
▼ 2% better
School Details
School Name
Sylvester Middle School
NCESSCH ID
530354000554
State School ID
WA-17401-2927
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
16222 Sylvester Road SW
City
Burien
State
Washington
ZIP Code
98166
County
King County
Metro Area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
5307
State Leg. Upper
53033
State Leg. Lower
53033
Latitude
47.45758
Longitude
-122.34022
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
582
Total Students
👩‍🏫
30.1
Teachers FTE
📐
19.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
30.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)30.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 288 49.5%
Not Applicable 188 32.3%
District Info
District Name
Highline School District
LEAID
5303540
State LEA ID
WA-17401
Phone
(206)631-3000
Website
http://www.highlineschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
BURIEN
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$443,854K
Federal Revenue
$57,521K
State Revenue
$260,861K
Local Revenue
$125,472K
Total Expenditure
$428,971K
Instruction Exp.
$209,627K
Support Services
$153,159K
Other Current Exp.
$8,892K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sylvester Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Sylvester Middle School?
582 students are enrolled at Sylvester Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Sylvester Middle School have?
Sylvester Middle School has 30.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1.
What grades does Sylvester Middle School serve?
Sylvester Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Sylvester Middle School a charter school?
Sylvester Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Sylvester Middle School located in?
Sylvester Middle School is located in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area.
What school district does Sylvester Middle School belong to?
Sylvester Middle School is part of the Highline School District school district.
How much does Highline School District spend per student?
The Highline School District district spends approximately $737,063,574 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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