Sylvester Middle School vs. Pacific Middle School
Should I attend Sylvester Middle School or Pacific Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sylvester Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Pacific Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 639 students in grades 6-8, Sylvester Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 660 students in grades 6-8, Pacific Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
639 students
660 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1631 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1300 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
190
202
Grade 7 Students
236
210
Grade 8 Students
213
248
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
12%
% Hispanic
30%
39%
% Black
7%
17%
% White
39%
16%
% Hawaiian
2%
6%
% Two or more races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
13%
