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653 Sylvandale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95111-1414
Summary
Sylvandale Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 36th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 27.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 889/1,204 (26th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 659/1,204 (45th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 330 |
| Low-Income Students | 246 (74.5%) |
| English Learners | 121 (36.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.0 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period. Math rose 4.7 points from last year and rose 13.5 points over the full period.
•Math +13.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 31.2% to 37.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 889 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
4.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 30.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 55% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.3% to 35.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 659 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 20.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Sylvandale Middle compare within the district?
Sylvandale Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 7–8 schools in Franklin-McKinley Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sylvandale Middle rank in California?
Sylvandale Middle ranks No. 889 of 1,204 in reading and No. 659 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Sylvandale Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.6% meet the reading standard and 27.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sylvandale Middle compare with other schools in San Jose?
Sylvandale Middle is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 7–8 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Sylvandale Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Sylvandale Middle is No. 10 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 7–8 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvandale MiddleThis school | 27.9% | 34.1% |
| Bridges Academy | 10.9% | 23.2% |
| College Connection Academy | 68.8% | 79.6% |
