Sylvan Middle School

7085 Auburn Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 688 students in grades 6-8, Sylvan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 15% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : 28% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sylvan Middle School's student population of 688 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
688 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sylvan Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
15%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sylvan Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
28%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sylvan Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sylvan Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Sylvan Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Sylvan Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sylvan Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sylvan Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
48%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Sylvan Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Sylvan Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sylvan Middle School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Sylvan Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sylvan Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sylvan Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sylvan Middle School often compared to?
Sylvan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sylvan Middle School?
688 students attend Sylvan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sylvan Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvan Middle School?
Sylvan Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sylvan Middle School offer ?
Sylvan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sylvan Middle School part of?
Sylvan Middle School is part of San Juan Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 15% (Top 1%)
  • : 28% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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