Sylvester Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
16222 Sylvester Road SW, Burien, WA 98166 · (206) 631-6000 · Part of Highline School District
Burien’s School Grade C− better than 21% of Washington school districts
Students
582
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
49%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Sylvester Middle School
- Enrollment down 16.7% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Burien kids: Highline High School
On the path
Where Burien kids come from and go next. The whole path →
PK–56 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Sylvester Middle SchoolYou are here
9–12Highline High School1,423 students
Location
Directions ↗16222 Sylvester Road SW, Burien
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6231
Grade 7181
Grade 8170
Enrollment over time
699’20
639’21
619’22
548’23
582’24
Down 16.7% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 37%Hispanic 33%Two or more races 10%Black 8%Asian 8%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Sylvester Middle School from Burien families.
Other schools in Highline School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.