Sylvandale Middle School
- Sylvandale Middle School serves 713 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Sylvandale Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sylvandale Middle School's student population of 713 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 713 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sylvandale Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sylvandale Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4628 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 43% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sylvandale Middle School is Andrew P. Hill High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lairon College Preparatory Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Los Arboles Literacy And Technology Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Los Arboles Literacy And Technology Academy Grades: K-3 | 399 students
0.3 miles
455 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408)363-5675 0.3 K-3 399 - San Jose G. W. Hellyer Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 384 students
0.4 miles
725 Hellyer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408)363-5750 0.4 K-6 384 - San Jose Lairon College Preparatory Academy Grades: 4-8 | 402 students
0.4 miles
3975 Mira Loma
San Jose, CA 95111
(408)363-5775 0.4 4-8 402 - San Jose Rocketship Spark Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 591 students
0.4 miles
683 Sylvandale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408)899-2607 0.4 K-5 591 - San Jose Voices College-bound Language Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 483 students
0.4 miles
715 Hellyer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408)361-1960 0.4 K-8 483
School Reviews
| 5 I have went to Sylvandale. I am 18 years old and I do recommend this school for kids 7-8th grade. Best school I have ever went to. Totally recommend it! - Posted by Student/Alumni - doggi |
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