Sylvania School
Sylvania School serves 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Sylvania School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sylvania School's student population of 830 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sylvania School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sylvania School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
19%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
1%
32%
White
63%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 90%.
How many students attend Sylvania School?
830 students attend Sylvania School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sylvania School students are White, 19% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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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