Serving 858 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sylvania School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylvania School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sylvania School's student population of 858 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sylvania School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvania School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#545 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
18%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
64%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvania School's ranking?
Sylvania School is ranked #545 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sylvania School?
The graduation rate of Sylvania School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sylvania School?
858 students attend Sylvania School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sylvania School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvania School?
Sylvania School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sylvania School offer ?
Sylvania School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sylvania School part of?
Sylvania School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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