Sylvandale Junior High School
Sylvandale Junior High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 5-8 | Franklin-McKinley Elementary
Sylvandale Junior High School is located in San Jose, CA and is one of 19 schools in Franklin-mckinley Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 796 students in grades 5-8.
Sylvandale Junior High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sylvandale Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Sylvandale Junior High School had an API growth score of 694 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Sylvandale Junior High School's 2012 base score was 715 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Sylvandale Junior High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sylvandale Junior High School's students and teachers. more
Sylvandale Junior High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sylvandale Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Sylvandale Junior High School had an API growth score of 694 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Sylvandale Junior High School's 2012 base score was 715 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Sylvandale Junior High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sylvandale Junior High School's students and teachers. more
Sponsored Link
Nearby Cities
Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Los Arboles Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
|
| G. W. Hellyer Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
|
| Seven Trees Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
|
| Christopher Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
|
| Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School 0.8 miles | |
Be the First to Review This School
By clicking "Post Review", you are indicating that you have read, understood and agree to Education.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 796
52%
48%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Sylvandale Junior High School had 78% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
65%
Asian/Pacific Islander
30%
Black
2%
Two or More Races
1%
White
1%
Sponsored Link
Franklin-McKinley Elementary District Spending
$8,644Per Pupil
The Franklin-McKinley Elementary spends $8,644 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 30% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Franklin-McKinley Elementary District
22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Sylvandale Junior High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Franklin-McKinley Elementary School DistrictTest Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
Language
school
35%
district
36%
state
45%
Mathematics
school
44%
district
44%
state
51%
Reading
school
35%
district
36%
state
47%
Spelling
school
55%
district
57%
state
59%
English Language Arts
school
40%
district
37%
state
46%
Math
school
28%
district
27%
state
39%
Algebra I
school
89%
district
57%
state
38%
English Language Arts
school
31%
district
35%
state
41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
school
29%
district
23%
state
23%
Geometry
school
89%
district
96%
state
83%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
school
22%
district
27%
state
35%
change 17%
Language
school
41%
district
36%
state
47%
change 7%
Mathematics
school
47%
district
44%
state
52%
change 17%
Reading
school
41%
district
38%
state
49%
change 5%
Spelling
school
58%
district
57%
state
60%
change 8%
English Language Arts
school
43%
district
37%
state
49%
change 36%
Math
school
38%
district
35%
state
41%
change 3%
Algebra I
school
86%
district
42%
state
42%
change 19%
English Language Arts
school
37%
district
36%
state
45%
change 14%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
school
33%
district
28%
state
31%
change 8%
Geometry
school
96%
district
97%
state
84%
change 9%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
school
24%
district
26%
state
36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
38%
district
35%
state
52%
Algebra I
school
97%
district
70%
state
81%
change 2%
English Language Arts
school
42%
district
43%
state
54%
change 24%
Math
school
29%
district
33%
state
43%
change 24%
Algebra I
school
65%
district
50%
state
44%
change 32%
English Language Arts
school
49%
district
43%
state
48%
General Mathematics
school
28%
district
23%
state
30%
change 1%
Geometry
school
95%
district
99%
state
87%
change 16%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
44%
district
38%
state
56%
Social Science Grade 8
school
30%
district
28%
state
42%
Algebra I
school
71%
district
53%
state
28%
General Mathematics
school
28%
district
23%
state
26%
Geometry
school
95%
district
99%
state
26%
change 18%
Algebra I
school
80%
district
90%
state
85%
change 7%
English Language Arts
school
45%
district
45%
state
55%
change 10%
Math
school
32%
district
36%
state
49%
change 38%
Algebra I
school
90%
district
66%
state
46%
change 4%
English Language Arts
school
51%
district
49%
state
54%
change 29%
General Mathematics
school
36%
district
31%
state
31%
change 15%
Geometry
school
81%
district
92%
state
86%
change 2%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
43%
district
43%
state
59%
change 7%
Social Science Grade 8
school
28%
district
35%
state
47%
change 23%
Algebra I
school
87%
district
71%
state
31%
change 29%
General Mathematics
school
36%
district
31%
state
27%
change 15%
Geometry
school
81%
district
92%
state
27%
change 34%
Algebra I
school
53%
district
66%
state
83%
change 7%
English Language Arts
school
48%
district
48%
state
57%
change 22%
Math
school
25%
district
36%
state
50%
change 18%
Algebra I
school
74%
district
47%
state
47%
change 2%
English Language Arts
school
50%
district
47%
state
57%
change 11%
General Mathematics
school
32%
district
31%
state
32%
change 19%
Geometry
school
96%
district
97%
state
88%
change 12%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
38%
district
46%
state
63%
change 46%
Social Science Grade 8
school
41%
district
36%
state
50%
change 24%
Algebra I
school
66%
district
49%
state
32%
change 11%
General Mathematics
school
32%
district
31%
state
28%
change 19%
Geometry
school
96%
district
97%
state
31%
no change
Algebra I
school
53%
district
60%
state
86%
no change
English Language Arts
school
48%
district
51%
state
62%
no change
Math
school
25%
district
35%
state
52%
no change
Algebra I
school
74%
district
54%
state
49%
no change
English Language Arts
school
50%
district
51%
state
59%
no change
General Mathematics
school
32%
district
19%
state
32%
no change
Geometry
school
96%
district
81%
state
87%
no change
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
38%
district
51%
state
66%
no change
Social Science Grade 8
school
41%
district
40%
state
52%
4
TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 CST Results for all subjects tested.
more...
California Virtual Academies
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving California students.
Learn More »
Division: Extra Practice #3
Illinois Geography
Rounding Numbers with Decimals
Comic Book Writing: Superhero Showdown
Master the Periodic Table of the Elements #6
National Archives in Washington, D.C.
