Sylvan Middle

Sylvan Middle is a regular public middle school located in the suburban community of Citrus Heights, California. Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, Sylvan Middle has an enrollment of 627 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22.4:1 with 28 full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s MySchoolScout Rating is 3.4 out of 10, reflecting its academic performance ranking at #8028 out of 9566 schools in California, placing it in the 16th percentile.

In terms of test scores, Sylvan Middle shows room for improvement with only 26% proficiency in ELA/Reading and 11% proficiency in Math across all grade levels. Despite these challenges, the school continues to focus on student development and support, aiming to enhance academic outcomes for its students. Sylvan Middle is situated in a large suburban area where it serves as an integral part of the local community, providing educational opportunities and resources to its students.

While current test scores at Sylvan Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Middle is 22.4:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.