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Sylvan Hills Middle School

1461 Sylvan Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 445 students in grades 6-8, Sylvan Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sylvan Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sylvan Hills Middle School's student population of 445 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
445 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sylvan Hills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvan Hills Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1891 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sylvan Hills Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sylvan Hills Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
96%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sylvan Hills Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Sylvan Hills Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sylvan Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvan Hills Middle School's ranking?
Sylvan Hills Middle School is ranked #1891 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sylvan Hills Middle School often compared to?
Sylvan Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emma Hutchinson Elementary School, T. J. Perkerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sylvan Hills Middle School?
445 students attend Sylvan Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sylvan Hills Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvan Hills Middle School?
Sylvan Hills Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sylvan Hills Middle School offer ?
Sylvan Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sylvan Hills Middle School part of?
Sylvan Hills Middle School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Sylvan Hills Middle School located?
Sylvan Hills Middle School is located in the Sylvan Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in Sylvan Hills.
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Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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