Gregory Heights Elementary vs Sylvester Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gregory Heights Elementary
Burien · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
Sylvester Middle School
Burien · Public middle · Grades 6–8
582 students
| Measure | Gregory Heights Elementary Burien, Washington | Sylvester Middle School Burien, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #672 of 1,154 | #262 of 363 |
| National rank | #23100 of 50,301 | #9571 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 488 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| city | Burien | Burien |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gregory Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 41.2).
- •Gregory Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Gregory Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Sylvester Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 51%).
- •Gregory Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.4).
- •Sylvester Middle School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 488.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gregory Heights Elementary better than Sylvester Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gregory Heights Elementary ranks higher (52.9 vs 41.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gregory Heights Elementary and Sylvester Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Burien and Burien in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gregory Heights Elementary: 488. Sylvester Middle School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gregory Heights Elementary and Sylvester Middle School rank in Washington?
Gregory Heights Elementary is 672nd of 1,154 and Sylvester Middle School is 262nd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).