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%
- Math Proficiency: 75%
- Reading Proficiency: 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)84%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
4%
2%
White
62%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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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