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#490 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 47% in state
Sylvan Hills Middle School
Middle School · Pulaski County Special School District · Sherwood, AR
A Pulaski County Special School District middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 DEE JAY HUDSON DR, Sherwood, AR 72120
- Math 29% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sylvan Hills Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sylvan Hills Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,577/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sherwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,853
Median home value
$189,400
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 929 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | 4.8 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Driven Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | Not available | 218 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pulaski County Special School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #8 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sylvan Hills Middle School is listed in PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sylvan Hills Middle School
Sylvan Hills Middle School is a public middle school in Sherwood, AR, part of Pulaski County Special School District, serving approximately 826 students in grades 6th-7th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #490 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sylvan Hills Middle School
What grades does Sylvan Hills Middle School serve?
Sylvan Hills Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Sylvan Hills Middle School?
Sylvan Hills Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 826 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Hills Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sylvan Hills Middle School rank in AR?
Sylvan Hills Middle School ranks #490 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Sylvan Hills Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sylvan Hills Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sylvan Hills Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sylvan Hills Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sylvan Hills Middle School a charter school?
No, Sylvan Hills Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sylvan Hills Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sylvan Hills Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sylvan Hills Middle School?
52.1% of students at Sylvan Hills Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 826
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (501) 833-1120
- Area population (ZIP 72120)
- 33,393
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72120; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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