Sylvan Hills Middle School

Sylvan Hills Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1461 Sylvan Rd SW,  Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Public Schools
4.0
3.0
430 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Artesza Portee
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
15%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4.6%
State Average
15.6%
Science
0%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
273:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Black
96.6%
Hispanic
2.7%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
9/17/2019
it fye fye ion know whatchu talm bout lady. Everything is cool and fun everything is just soo funny lol
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
3.0 student
3/24/2025
Me and my friend get cursed out every single day. Even though I'm used to it I don't enjoy it. I was different before I came to this school. But now they've changed me. Wouldn't recommend it.
1.0 other
2/28/2019
My experience at this school was that alot of teachers did not care to teach and allowed students to act up, fighting was common at the school.
2.0 teacher
5/16/2016
I am a teacher at the school. There is very little structure or routine in place for the students. Students are given far too many opportunities to behave badly even when another student is assaulted or hurt. There is little drive amongst the students to perform in class or even do their work. The a...
4.0 parent
8/7/2015
This year it's a new school that looks very high tech. They also have a lot of new teachers and it seams that they blend well with the teachers who stayed on board and went to the new school.

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Sylvan Hills Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Atlanta, GA and is served by the Atlanta Public Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 430 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Sylvan Hills Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $283,207. Discover additional schools in the area, like Carver Early College, Carver High School, Tri-Cities High School, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sylvan Hills Middle School.

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