Serving 368 students in grades 9, Sylvan Hills Junior High 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 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylvan Hills Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sylvan Hills Junior High School's student population of 368 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Sylvan Hills Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvan Hills Junior High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
49%
19%
White
37%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvan Hills Junior High School's ranking?
Sylvan Hills Junior High School is ranked #598 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Sylvan Hills Junior High School?
368 students attend Sylvan Hills Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sylvan Hills Junior High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvan Hills Junior High School?
Sylvan Hills Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sylvan Hills Junior High School offer ?
Sylvan Hills Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Sylvan Hills Junior High School part of?
Sylvan Hills Junior High School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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