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Sylvan Hills Middle School

401 Dee Jay Hudson Dr
Sherwood, AR 72120

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Tel: (501) 833-1120

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Sylvan Hills Middle School serves 1,100 students in grades 6-8.

Sylvan Hills Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,100 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sylvan Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Sylvan Hills Middle School's student population of 1,100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,100 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

72 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Sylvan Hills Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sylvan Hills Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#695 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Sylvan Hills Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sylvan Hills Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

47%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

40%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Sylvan Hills Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

35%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pulaski County Special School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sylvan Hills Middle School's ranking?

Sylvan Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Sylvan Hills Middle School often compared to?

Sylvan Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Sylvan Hills Middle School?

1,100 students attend Sylvan Hills Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Sylvan Hills Middle School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvan Hills Middle School?

Sylvan Hills Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Sylvan Hills Middle School offer ?

Sylvan Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Sylvan Hills Middle School part of?

Sylvan Hills Middle School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.

School Reviews

1 3/17/2020

About ninety percent of the school's students are horrible.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jden Brito

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,100 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education