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Sylvester Middle School

Burien, Washington · Grades 6 to 8 · Highline School District

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About Sylvester Middle School

Located in Burien, Washington, Sylvester Middle School is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 582 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 19.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (30.1 teachers in all). It is one of 40 schools in Highline School District. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in King County. There are 67 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	16222 Sylvester Road SW, Burien, WA 98166
Phone	(206) 631-6000
School district	Highline School District
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	582
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.1
Students per teacher	19.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, King County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 530354000554). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Three Tree Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 6Burien · 0.2 mi Mayf AcademyPrivate, Islamic · Grades K to 7Burien · 0.5 mi Gregory Heights ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Burien · 0.7 mi Highline High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Burien · 0.8 mi St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Burien · 1.1 mi Seahurst Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Burien · 1.1 mi Puget Sound High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Burien · 1.4 mi Puget Sound Skills CenterPublic · Grades 10 to 12Seattle, WA · 1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Sylvester Middle School serve?

Sylvester Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Sylvester Middle School?

Sylvester Middle School reported 582 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvester Middle School?

About 19.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 582 students and 30.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Sylvester Middle School a public or charter school?

Sylvester Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Sylvester Middle School in?

Sylvester Middle School is part of Highline School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wa/highline-school-district/

Where is Sylvester Middle School located?

Sylvester Middle School is at 16222 Sylvester Road SW, Burien, WA 98166. The phone number is (206) 631-6000.

How many other schools are near Sylvester Middle School?

There are 67 other schools within 5 miles of Sylvester Middle School in our directory.