Sylvandale Middle School

Sylvandale Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
653 Sylvandale Ave,  San Jose, CA
Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District
3.8
328 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dan Fowler
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
29%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2.3%
State Average
9.9%
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
230:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Hispanic
63.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
32.9%
Two or more races
1.3%
White
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
4.0 other
2/13/2024
Sylvandale is a good school rapidly moving toward greatness. Safety has improved with a new administration that is fair and approachable. The school offers several new and innovative programs for students and families. Students have caring teachers and opportunities for fun electives like Culinary,...
1.0 other
8/19/2022
This school is the worst out of the FMSD district, it has no safety at all. There's always bullying, assaulting, drugs, gang activity. All of that does not make a safe school, it makes students feel worse about it, no action has been taken after the school has been reported. This school is not recom...
5.0 other
11/10/2014
Love this school the teachers are so nice!, The pe programs spot on, and the teachers try their best to make learning as fun as possible.
5.0 other
9/20/2013
API keeps raising each year, school does a tremendous job acclimating English language learners. Positive learning environment and strong teachers had had a deep affect on students. School has many electives, and a solid staff of veteran teachers who really care about students with little turn over.

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Sylvandale Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in San Jose, CA and is served by the Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 328 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Sylvandale 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 $979,890. Discover additional schools in the area, like Andrew P. Hill High School, Silver Creek High School, Oak Grove High School, and more. Learn more about what San Jose has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sylvandale Middle School.

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