SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sylvan Hills Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 585 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, Sylvan Hills Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sylvan Hills Middle School, located in the Sylvan Hills neighborhood of Southwest Atlanta, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district. The school is situated in a historically significant area of the city and serves a diverse student body, focusing on preparing young learners for the academic and social transitions required for high school. Its curriculum typically aligns with state standards, emphasizing core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating technology and elective offerings to foster student engagement.
Beyond academics, the school functions as a community hub, reflecting the cultural fabric of the 30310 zip code. Like many schools in the Atlanta Public Schools system, Sylvan Hills aims to provide a supportive environment that addresses the holistic needs of its students, often partnering with community organizations and utilizing district-wide initiatives to improve student achievement and campus culture. Prospective families and visitors are encouraged to contact the school directly or visit the official Atlanta Public Schools website to review the most recent school performance reports, extracurricular programs, and enrollment information.
For more information, contact Sylvan Hills Middle School at (404) 802-6200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-6200
SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Atlanta, GA with about 585 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 585
- Teachers:
- 44.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 585 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- White
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.