Serving 647 students in grades 6-8, Sylvan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sylvan Middle School's student population of 647 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sylvan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvan Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7147 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
35%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvan Middle School's ranking?
Sylvan Middle School is ranked #7147 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sylvan Middle School often compared to?
Sylvan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sylvan Middle School?
647 students attend Sylvan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sylvan Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvan Middle School?
Sylvan Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sylvan Middle School offer ?
Sylvan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sylvan Middle School part of?
Sylvan Middle School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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