Pacific Middle School vs Sylvester Middle School
Sylvester Middle School has a higher overall rating of 6.3/10 compared to 5.0/10. In math proficiency, Pacific Middle School leads at 38.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Pacific Middle School
Des Moines, WA
5.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
626 students
Sylvester Middle School
Burien, WA
6.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
548 students
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| Metric | Pacific Middle School | Sylvester Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.1 | 4.7 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 8.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.7% | 51.6% |
| Environment Score | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| State Rank | #1,819 of 2,251 | #1,127 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 19th | 50th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Pacific Middle School | Sylvester Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 38.0% | 34.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 60.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Pacific Middle School | Sylvester Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 626 | 548 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.7% | 51.6% |
| District | Highline School District | Highline School District |
| City | Des Moines | Burien |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Des Moines (98198) | Burien (98166) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,938 | $112,191 |
| Median Home Value | $527,100 | $785,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,770 | $1,739 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.5% | 45.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 27 min |