West Sylvan Middle School

8111 Sw West Slope Dr
Portland, OR 97225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 730 students in grades 6-8, West Sylvan Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 75%
  • : 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Sylvan Middle School's student population of 730 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
730 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Sylvan Middle School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
75%
40%
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(18-19)
84%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Sylvan Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
9%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
25%
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Black
4%
2%
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White
62%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of West Sylvan Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Sylvan Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend West Sylvan Middle School?
730 students attend West Sylvan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of West Sylvan Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Sylvan Middle School?
West Sylvan Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Sylvan Middle School offer ?
West Sylvan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Sylvan Middle School part of?
West Sylvan Middle School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 75%
  • : 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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