Sylvan Hills Middle School vs. Lakewood Middle School
Should you attend Sylvan Hills Middle School or Lakewood Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sylvan Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Lakewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,122 students in grades 6-8, Sylvan Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 1,115 students in grades 7-8, Lakewood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
1,122 students
1,115 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#506 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#801 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
378
-
Grade 7 Students
361
534
Grade 8 Students
383
581
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
48%
59%
% White
36%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
