Sylvester Middle School vs Rainier Prep
Rainier Prep has a higher overall rating of 9.4/10 compared to 6.3/10. Sylvester Middle School is significantly larger with 548 students, about 1.6× the size of Rainier Prep (333). In math proficiency, Rainier Prep leads at 62.0%.
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.
Sylvester Middle School
Burien, WA
6.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
548 students
Rainier Prep
Seattle, WA
9.4/10
Middle School5th – 8thCharter
333 students
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| Metric | Sylvester Middle School | Rainier Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.3 / 10 | 9.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.7 | 9.5 |
| Growth Score | 8.6 | 9.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.6% | 68.8% |
| Environment Score | 5.0 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #1,127 of 2,251 | #5 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 50th | 100th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Sylvester Middle School | Rainier Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 34.0% | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 61.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Burien (98166) | Seattle (98168) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $112,191 | $84,937 |
| Median Home Value | $785,700 | $500,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,739 | $1,724 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 45.5% | 24.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | 14.5% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 27 min |