- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sherwood, AR
Sylvan Hills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sylvan Hills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051185000942
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylvan Hills Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Sherwood · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sylvan Hills Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Hills Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Sherwood, AR.
School address
District: Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051185000942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-296 students YoY
Sylvan Hills Middle School shrank from 1,122 students in 2022-23 to 826 in 2023-24 (-26.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 76.3 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-296 students YoY 051185000942 · Sherwood, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 10.2:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students)
Sylvan Hills Middle School shrank from 1,122 students in 2022-23 to 826 in 2023-24 (-26.4%). Teacher FTE lost 76.3 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Sylvan Hills Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylvan Hills H
Sylvan Hills High School
1,120 students
- Joe T. Robinso
Joe T. Robinson High School
1,030 students
- Maumelle High
Maumelle High School
869 students
- This school
Sylvan Hills Middle School
772 students
- Sylvan Hills J
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
721 students
- Wilbur D. Mill
Wilbur D. Mills High School
612 students
What this shows Sylvan Hills Middle School reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sylvan Hills Middle School compares
Sylvan Hills Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 23% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 233 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
White 32.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Sylvan Hills Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. reports $13,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sylvan Hills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe T. Robinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maumelle High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilbur D. Mills High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sylvan Hills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sylvan Hills Middle School
How many students attend Sylvan Hills Middle School?
Sylvan Hills Middle School has 772 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sherwood, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,122 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), down 296.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Hills Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sylvan Hills Middle School?
41.3% of students at Sylvan Hills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylvan Hills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sylvan Hills Middle School is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Sherwood, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylvan Hills Middle School?
Sylvan Hills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sylvan Hills Middle School rank among public schools in Sherwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Hills Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Sherwood, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sherwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist.?
Besides Sylvan Hills Middle School, Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. also operates Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students), Joe T. Robinson High School (1,030 students), and Maumelle High School (869 students). See the Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. district page for the complete list.