- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Sylvan Middle held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 063462005824 · Citrus Heights, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 20.1:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Sylvan Middle held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sylvan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 604
Sylvan Middle
604 students
What this shows Sylvan Middle reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sylvan Middle compares
Sylvan Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,891
- 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
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 (~604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.