Enrollment
604
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Citrus Heights, CA
Sylvan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sylvan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063462005824
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylvan Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in Citrus Heights · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sylvan Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Middle ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Citrus Heights, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sylvan Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sylvan Middle
Sylvan Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Citrus Heights, California, enrolling 604 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 604 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,946 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,149.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 604 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students) and Rio Americano High (1,891 students) alongside Sylvan Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sylvan Middle compares
Sylvan Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 6.0%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Sylvan Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Juan Unified, which includes Sylvan Middle.
$15,338
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 54.0%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sylvan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sylvan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sylvan Middle
How many students attend Sylvan Middle?
Sylvan Middle has 604 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Citrus Heights, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Middle is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher 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 Middle?
62.9% of students at Sylvan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylvan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sylvan Middle is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Citrus Heights, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylvan Middle?
Sylvan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sylvan Middle rank among public schools in Citrus Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Middle ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Citrus Heights, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Citrus Heights on the city page.
Is Sylvan Middle a good school?
Sylvan Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Sylvan Middle, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.
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