Sylvan Hills Elementary School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Sylvan Hills Elementary School
Sylvan Hills Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. It is part of the Atlanta Public Schools system and serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th. The school is proud to have a diverse student body, with students from many different backgrounds.
At Sylvan Hills, the staff is dedicated to providing a quality education for all students. The teachers use a variety of teaching techniques and tools to ensure that all students are engaged in their learning. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities to help students explore their interests and develop their skills.
Sylvan Hills Elementary School is a place where students can grow and learn in a safe and supportive environment. The school has a strong emphasis on character education and instilling good values in its students. It also encourages parent involvement and strives to create a sense of community among its students, staff, and families.
Address:
402 Dee Jay Hudson Dr
Sherwood, AR 72120Phone:
(501) 833-1140
Site:
Grades:
Pre-K – 5
Enrollment:
374 students
Overview Sylvan Hills Elementary School
Sylvan Hills Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sylvan Hills Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Sylvan Hills Elementary School
Sylvan Hills Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Sylvan Hills Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.