Sylvan Hills Middle School

Summary:

Sylvan Hills Middle School is a public middle school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 445 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Sylvan Hills Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, receiving a 1-star rating as well.

Sylvan Hills Middle School faces significant challenges in student achievement, with test scores well below the district and state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 17.7% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 33.4% for the Atlanta Public Schools district and 41.6% for the state. The school also has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $15,982 in the 2018-2019 school year, the school's performance remains significantly below the district and state averages.

When comparing Sylvan Hills Middle School to nearby schools within the Atlanta Public Schools district, it performs significantly worse on test scores and other key metrics. For example, Martin L. King Junior Middle School, located about 2.73 miles away, outperforms Sylvan Hills Middle School across all subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, charter schools in the area, such as KIPP VISION Charter School and KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School, generally outperform Sylvan Hills Middle School on test scores and other metrics, despite serving a similar high-poverty student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1461 Sylvan Rd SW
       Atlanta, GA  30310


(404) 802-6203

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
520th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Sylvan Hills Middle School usually attend:

High:    Carver High School

Feeder schools for Sylvan Hills Middle School:

Elementary:    Charles L. Gideons Elementary School
    Finch Elementary
    T. J. Perkerson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  445

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.6%
Hispanic:
2.7%
Two or more races:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Schooldigger Rankings:

Sylvan Hills Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sylvan Hills Middle School 520th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Sylvan Hills Middle School in the ranking list.)

Atlanta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Public Schools 149th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sylvan Hills Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.72 395th 420 6.0%
2007 20.97 396th 445 11.0%
2008 18.35 415th 462 10.2%
2009 29.77 386th 466 17.2%
2010 32.47 386th 494 21.9%
2011 17.56 458th 504 9.1%
2012 25.62 430th 508 15.4%
2013 14.92 483rd 527 8.3%
2014 13.30 477th 521 8.4%
2015 11.08 488th 537 9.1%
2016 9.14 505th 545 7.3%
2017 15.25 477th 539 11.5%
2018 14.02 486th 543 10.5%
2019 16.99 483rd 559 13.6%
2021 13.16 480th 542 11.4%
2022 19.32 460th 567 18.9%
2023 19.96 466th 577 19.2%
2024 13.98 520th 588 11.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sylvan Hills Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 833 833
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 876 876
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 903 903
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 917 917
1994 11 983 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 998
1995 8 964 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 981
1996 8 964 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 981
1997 6 965 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 975
1998 1 920 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 928
1999 0 912 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 922
2000 3 810 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 824
2001 6 720 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2002 6 576 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 595
2003 6 576 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 595
2004 6 599 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 612
2005 2 548 2 4 0 n/a n/a 1 557
2006 1 475 1 5 0 n/a n/a 4 486
2007 0 503 0 4 0 n/a n/a 5 512
2008 0 453 0 4 0 n/a n/a 3 460
2009 0 412 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 415
2010 0 442 0 2 0 0 7 0 451
2011 1 412 0 5 1 0 4 0 423
2012 1 400 0 3 0 0 5 0 409
2013 2 418 1 3 0 0 0 0 424
2014 3 570 0 6 1 0 3 0 583
2015 3 547 0 5 1 0 7 0 563
2016 1 559 1 5 0 0 4 0 570
2017 0 603 0 11 1 0 3 0 618
2018 1 561 0 18 1 0 4 0 585
2019 0 532 1 13 0 0 4 0 550
2020 0 524 0 11 0 0 3 0 538
2021 1 531 0 11 0 0 3 0 546
2022 1 461 0 17 1 0 3 0 483
2023 0 430 0 12 0 0 3 0 445

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 Sylvan Hills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 833 46.0 18.1 n/a
1991 876 50.0 17.5 53.5
1992 903 63.0 14.3 71.1
1993 917 49.0 18.7 68
1994 998 59.4 16.8 71.9
1995 981 58.0 16.9 82.3
1996 981 58.0 16.9 82.3
1997 975 57.1 17.1 77.4
1998 928 55.6 16.7 80.2
1999 922 59.9 15.4 88.1
2000 824 54.9 15.0 89.7
2001 739 50.4 14.7 90.5
2002 595 46.9 12.7 94.6
2003 595 46.9 12.7 94.6
2004 612 42.0 14.6 93.6
2005 557 43.0 13.0 96.6
2006 486 39.4 12.3 99.2
2007 512 36.2 14.1 89.3
2008 460 38.0 12.1 100
2009 415 39.0 10.6 93.7
2010 451 35.0 12.8 96.5
2011 423 35.0 12.0 95.5
2012 409 28.1 14.5 97.8
2013 424 35.0 12.1 97.4
2014 583 39.4 14.7 99.5
2015 563 38.0 14.8 100
2016 570 34.0 16.7 99.5
2017 618 41.5 14.8 100
2018 585 44.3 13.2 100
2019 550 41.9 13.1 100
2020 538 42.6 12.6 78.6
2021 546 41.7 13.0 100
2022 483 42.0 11.5 n/a
2023 445 41.4 10.7 100

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 Sylvan Hills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 833 46.0 18.1 n/a
1991 876 50.0 17.5 53.5
1992 903 63.0 14.3 71.1
1993 917 49.0 18.7 68
1994 998 59.4 16.8 71.9
1995 981 58.0 16.9 82.3
1996 981 58.0 16.9 82.3
1997 975 57.1 17.1 77.4
1998 928 55.6 16.7 80.2
1999 922 59.9 15.4 88.1
2000 824 54.9 15.0 89.7
2001 739 50.4 14.7 90.5
2002 595 46.9 12.7 94.6
2003 595 46.9 12.7 94.6
2004 612 42.0 14.6 93.6
2005 557 43.0 13.0 96.6
2006 486 39.4 12.3 99.2
2007 512 36.2 14.1 89.3
2008 460 38.0 12.1 100
2009 415 39.0 10.6 93.7
2010 451 35.0 12.8 96.5
2011 423 35.0 12.0 95.5
2012 409 28.1 14.5 97.8
2013 424 35.0 12.1 97.4
2014 583 39.4 14.7 99.5
2015 563 38.0 14.8 100
2016 570 34.0 16.7 99.5
2017 618 41.5 14.8 100
2018 585 44.3 13.2 100
2019 550 41.9 13.1 100
2020 538 42.6 12.6 78.6
2021 546 41.7 13.0 100
2022 483 42.0 11.5 n/a
2023 445 41.4 10.7 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sylvan Hills Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,048 (7.9%) $12,209 (92.1%) $13,257
2018 $976 (6.6%) $13,745 (93.4%) $14,722
2019 $1,212 (7.6%) $14,770 (92.4%) $15,982

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sylvan Hills Middle School

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 483rd of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 466th of 577 Middle schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan Hills Middle School)23.48.5
 14.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)38.631.6
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan Hills Middle School)23.510.2
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)27.520.3
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan Hills Middle School)8.720.5
 11.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)31.732.1
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan Hills Middle School)16.118.5
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)31.223.1
 8.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan Hills Middle School)23.118.8
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)39.931.6
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan Hills Middle School)26.819.4
 7.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)24.324.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Sylvan Hills Middle School)914.8
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)28.621.6
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Sylvan Hills Middle School)16.219.2
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Atlanta Public Schools)33.924
 9.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students550445
 19.1%
African American532430
 19.2%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1312
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sylvan Hills Middle School

Students at Sylvan Hills Middle School are 97% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Sylvan Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Georgia middle schools.

Students who attend Sylvan Hills Middle School usually go on to attend Carver High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 445 students attended Sylvan Hills Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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