- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Sylvandale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sylvandale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061437001653
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylvandale Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #13 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sylvandale Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvandale Middle ranks #13 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Franklin-Mckinley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061437001653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Sylvandale Middle shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 061437001653 · San Jose, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 17.4:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students)
Sylvandale Middle shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sylvandale Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windmill Sprin
Windmill Springs Elementary
598 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
525 students
- Shirakawa (Geo
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
508 students
- Stonegate Elem
Stonegate Elementary
500 students
- Jeanne R. Mead
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
422 students
- This school
Sylvandale Middle
330 students
What this shows Sylvandale Middle reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sylvandale Middle compares
Sylvandale Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$21,212
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
Asian 30.0%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.8%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Sylvandale Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin-Mckinley Elementary reports $21,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sylvandale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sylvandale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in San Jose
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Willow Glen Middle
Standard public school
1,180 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Union Middle
Standard public school
1,068 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Price Charter Middle
Standard public school
959 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
910 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Dartmouth Middle
Standard public school
903 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sylvandale Middle
How many students attend Sylvandale Middle?
Sylvandale Middle has 330 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvandale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvandale Middle is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Sylvandale Middle?
49.6% of students at Sylvandale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylvandale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sylvandale Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylvandale Middle?
Sylvandale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Sylvandale Middle rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvandale Middle ranks #13 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin-Mckinley Elementary?
Besides Sylvandale Middle, Franklin-Mckinley Elementary also operates Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students), Franklin Elementary (525 students), and Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary (508 students). See the Franklin-Mckinley Elementary district page for the complete list.