Pacific Middle School vs. Sylvester Middle School
Should you attend Pacific Middle School or Sylvester Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pacific Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sylvester Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 651 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 16% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 619 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 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
651 students
619 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1930 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1456 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
213
185
Grade 7 Students
209
196
Grade 8 Students
229
238
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
12%
7%
% Hispanic
39%
30%
% Black
19%
9%
% White
15%
39%
% Hawaiian
4%
2%
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
