Sylvandale Middle

Summary:

Sylvandale Middle is a public middle school located in San Jose, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 371 students. The school is part of the Franklin-McKinley Elementary District, which is ranked 999 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Sylvandale Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 1,205 and 2,640 out of around 2,500-2,800 schools over the past 10 years. Its SchoolDigger rating has also been low, ranging from 1 to 3 stars out of 5. The school struggles across various student subgroups, with its rankings for female, male, Asian, Hispanic, English Learner, Special Education, and low-socioeconomic status students all in the bottom half or bottom quarter of California middle schools. Sylvandale Middle has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.5% in 2017-2018 to 28.3% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Test (CAST) are well below state and district averages, ranging from 9.71% to 35.37% across different subject areas and grade levels, compared to the state averages of 28.95% to 47.19%.

Sylvandale Middle's performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools, such as College Connection Academy, KIPP Heritage Academy, and Quimby Oak Middle, which have higher statewide rankings, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and significantly better academic proficiency rates. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Sylvandale Middle, ranging from 53.64% to 77.49% over the past few years, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the challenges it faces in academic performance and attendance. These struggles are reflective of the broader challenges faced by the Franklin-McKinley Elementary District, which is ranked in the bottom third of districts in California and has a low 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 653 Sylvandale Ave.
       San Jose, CA  95111-1414


(408) 363-5700

District: Franklin-McKinley Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2085th of 2,777 California Middle Schools


Students who attend Sylvandale Middle usually attend:

High:    Andrew P. Hill High

Feeder schools for Sylvandale Middle:

Elementary:    Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary
    G. W. Hellyer Elementary
    Ramblewood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.6%
Asian:
32.9%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.6% Help


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Compare Details Sylvandale Middle ranks worse than 75.1% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Sylvandale Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.6%), Asian (32.9%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sylvandale Middle is 18.9. 2 middle schools in the Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sylvandale Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Sylvandale Middle 2085th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Sylvandale Middle in the ranking list.)

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Franklin-McKinley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin-McKinley Elementary 999th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sylvandale Middle

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Rank History for all students at Sylvandale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.17 1054th 1769 40.4%
2005 43.33 928th 1777 47.8%
2006 48.62 843rd 1804 53.3%
2007 46.24 975th 1999 51.2%
2008 50.03 925th 2005 53.9%
2009 49.15 999th 2063 51.6%
2010 44.26 1196th 2179 45.1%
2011 39.87 1364th 2236 39.0%
2012 28.15 1696th 2259 24.9%
2013 33.41 1604th 2379 32.6%
2015 39.84 1342nd 2477 45.8%
2016 44.96 1249th 2497 50.0%
2017 59.73 885th 2508 64.7%
2018 45.51 1205th 2480 51.4%
2019 34.64 1634th 2715 39.8%
2022 32.98 1680th 2740 38.7%
2023 24.19 2093rd 2802 25.3%
2024 23.91 2085th 2777 24.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sylvandale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.29 412th 1364 69.8%
2019 43.96 565th 1442 60.8%
2022 43.59 641st 1540 58.4%
2023 47.13 513th 1529 66.4%
2024 34.99 950th 1477 35.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sylvandale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.23 818th 1538 46.8%
2024 30.65 1071st 1550 30.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sylvandale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.94 865th 2230 61.2%
2019 45.77 1152nd 2369 51.4%
2022 41.31 1288th 2458 47.6%
2023 28.54 1820th 2549 28.6%
2024 27.00 1898th 2575 26.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Sylvandale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.74 1186th 2262 47.6%
2019 31.76 1568th 2380 34.1%
2022 37.41 1426th 2509 43.2%
2023 24.06 1929th 2547 24.3%
2024 19.21 2119th 2546 16.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sylvandale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.45 690th 1369 49.6%
2019 26.42 1146th 1491 23.1%
2022 43.74 670th 1531 56.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sylvandale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.28 1119th 2273 50.8%
2019 34.96 1469th 2407 39.0%
2022 29.20 1688th 2527 33.2%
2023 24.27 1903rd 2558 25.6%
2024 28.74 1724th 2547 32.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sylvandale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.35 515th 700 26.4%
2019 26.28 585th 745 21.5%
2022 19.55 604th 733 17.6%
2023 9.89 643rd 718 10.4%
2024 14.13 640th 741 13.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sylvandale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.36 1610th 2072 22.3%
2019 15.76 2006th 2213 9.4%
2022 13.62 2221st 2359 5.8%
2023 14.81 2202nd 2391 7.9%
2024 14.99 2170th 2383 8.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sylvandale Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 176 78 329 381 9 n/a n/a 0 973
1989 171 100 349 378 4 n/a n/a 0 1002
1990 175 113 362 369 5 n/a n/a 0 1024
1991 163 89 351 413 8 n/a n/a 0 1024
1992 146 114 333 428 4 n/a n/a 0 1025
1993 97 85 340 394 5 n/a n/a 0 921
1994 74 61 361 391 3 n/a n/a 0 890
1995 73 39 359 479 9 n/a n/a 0 959
1996 73 39 359 479 9 n/a n/a 0 959
1997 73 41 374 472 7 n/a n/a 0 967
1998 93 58 433 548 5 n/a n/a 0 1137
1999 81 61 376 571 2 n/a n/a 0 1091
2000 52 45 304 491 2 n/a n/a 1 895
2001 50 45 349 516 3 n/a n/a 0 963
2002 48 26 337 560 1 n/a n/a 0 972
2003 48 26 337 560 1 n/a n/a 0 972
2004 46 32 323 571 2 n/a n/a 0 974
2005 38 28 285 612 0 n/a n/a 0 963
2006 29 24 288 626 1 n/a n/a 2 970
2007 25 26 288 621 1 n/a n/a 3 964
2008 25 33 304 582 2 n/a n/a 0 946
2009 23 27 292 540 2 3 2 0 889
2010 13 23 293 534 2 2 7 0 874
2011 8 18 236 521 2 3 8 0 796
2012 13 16 221 547 3 4 3 0 807
2013 7 20 252 535 4 8 7 0 833
2014 9 19 297 501 2 6 6 0 840
2015 7 19 297 437 1 3 12 0 776
2016 5 14 282 420 1 2 10 0 734
2017 6 13 300 380 0 4 10 0 713
2018 7 7 297 393 0 6 6 0 716
2019 6 8 222 328 1 4 5 0 574
2020 7 8 159 285 1 1 4 0 465
2021 9 7 171 270 0 1 4 0 462
2022 5 4 166 219 0 1 6 0 401
2023 4 1 122 236 0 3 5 0 371

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sylvandale Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 973 49.2 19.7 n/a
1989 1002 50.9 19.6 n/a
1990 1024 47.0 21.7 n/a
1991 1024 48.1 21.2 n/a
1992 1025 48.9 20.9 57.9
1993 921 43.5 21.2 64.9
1994 890 40.0 22.3 66.6
1995 959 41.0 23.4 72.9
1996 959 41.0 23.4 72.9
1997 967 43.2 22.4 68.5
1998 1137 52.0 21.9 65.7
1999 1091 48.0 22.7 62.3
2000 895 43.0 20.8 65.9
2001 963 43.0 22.4 31.5
2002 972 50.0 19.4 58.3
2003 972 50.0 19.4 58.3
2004 974 49.8 19.6 66.2
2005 963 48.0 20.1 65.1
2006 970 42.9 22.6 68.1
2007 964 45.6 21.1 72
2008 946 49.9 19.0 68
2009 889 40.1 19.0 70.3
2010 874 39.8 21.9 77.2
2011 796 n/a n/a 78
2012 807 31.8 25.3 n/a
2013 833 35.2 23.6 65.2
2014 840 36.2 23.1 71.8
2015 776 35.0 22.1 81.7
2016 734 37.0 19.8 81.7
2017 713 32.7 21.7 68.2
2018 716 32.7 21.8 74
2019 574 26.0 22.0 75.8
2020 465 n/a n/a 73.5
2021 462 24.0 19.2 77.5
2022 401 21.9 18.3 70.3
2023 371 19.5 18.9 53.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sylvandale Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 973 49.2 19.7 n/a
1989 1002 50.9 19.6 n/a
1990 1024 47.0 21.7 n/a
1991 1024 48.1 21.2 n/a
1992 1025 48.9 20.9 57.9
1993 921 43.5 21.2 64.9
1994 890 40.0 22.3 66.6
1995 959 41.0 23.4 72.9
1996 959 41.0 23.4 72.9
1997 967 43.2 22.4 68.5
1998 1137 52.0 21.9 65.7
1999 1091 48.0 22.7 62.3
2000 895 43.0 20.8 65.9
2001 963 43.0 22.4 31.5
2002 972 50.0 19.4 58.3
2003 972 50.0 19.4 58.3
2004 974 49.8 19.6 66.2
2005 963 48.0 20.1 65.1
2006 970 42.9 22.6 68.1
2007 964 45.6 21.1 72
2008 946 49.9 19.0 68
2009 889 40.1 19.0 70.3
2010 874 39.8 21.9 77.2
2011 796 n/a n/a 78
2012 807 31.8 25.3 n/a
2013 833 35.2 23.6 65.2
2014 840 36.2 23.1 71.8
2015 776 35.0 22.1 81.7
2016 734 37.0 19.8 81.7
2017 713 32.7 21.7 68.2
2018 716 32.7 21.8 74
2019 574 26.0 22.0 75.8
2020 465 n/a n/a 73.5
2021 462 24.0 19.2 77.5
2022 401 21.9 18.3 70.3
2023 371 19.5 18.9 53.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sylvandale Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1634th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2093rd of 2802 Middle schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sylvandale Middle)38.928.2
 10.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Franklin-McKinley Elementary)45.238.4
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sylvandale Middle)24.615.4
 9.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Franklin-McKinley Elementary)32.328.9
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sylvandale Middle)42.329.1
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Franklin-McKinley Elementary)49.741.3
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sylvandale Middle)25.415.7
 9.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Franklin-McKinley Elementary)35.722.9
 12.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Sylvandale Middle)22.616
 6.6%
   8th Grade Science (Franklin-McKinley Elementary)30.921.8
 9.1%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students574371
 35.4%
African American81
 87.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian222122
 45%
Hispanic328236
 28%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White64
 33.3%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.8%53.6%
 22.1%


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Sylvandale Middle ranks in the bottom 24.9% of California middle schools.

Students at Sylvandale Middle are 64% Hispanic, 33% Asian, 1% Two or more races, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 371 students attended Sylvandale Middle.

Students who attend Sylvandale Middle usually go on to attend Andrew P. Hill High


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