Sylvan Middle
Citrus Heights, CA · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Sylvan Middle is a middle school located in Citrus Heights, California. The school serves 647 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Sylvan Middle performs below the state average for California. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sylvan Middle has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Sylvan Middle has 647 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1.
Sylvan Middle has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -8.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Sylvan Middle is part of the San Juan Unified in Citrus Heights, California. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.