Sylvandale Middle

330 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Sylvandale Middle School is a public school located in the Santee neighborhood of San Jose, California, serving students in grades 6–8. As part of the Franklin-McKinley School District, the school is situated in a vibrant, diverse community. It is known for fostering an environment that prioritizes academic growth while supporting the social-emotional development of its students during their middle school years.

The campus offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for high school success, including core academic instruction in mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Sylvandale typically emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement, providing extracurricular opportunities and support services tailored to meet the needs of its local student population. Its location on Sylvandale Avenue places it at the heart of the community, serving as a central hub for families in the 95111 area.

330

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sylvandale Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	213
Black	7
Asian	99
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
213 (64.5%)
Asian
99 (30.0%)
Black
7 (2.1%)
Two or More
6 (1.8%)
White
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Franklin-McKinley Elementary
Phone:	(408)363-5700
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 172

Grade 8 158