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SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

401 DEE JAY HUDSON DR, SHERWOOD, AR 72120PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST. →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,122
Students
Total enrolled
$16,702
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 16% vs nat'l
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,122 students in grades 06–08 in SHERWOOD, Arkansas.
16% above average funding
District spends $16,702 per pupil, 16% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a very large middle in SHERWOOD, Arkansas, serving grades 06–08 with 1,122 students. The district invests $16,702 per student — 16% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,122
Total Students
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
76
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution574 male · 548 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 582 students
Student Composition
36%
8%
48%
Asian1%
White36%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black48%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 051185000942

Academic Outcomes at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 31th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 72120

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,702Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,702
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,349
Student Support$3,173
Administration$2,004
Operations$2,505
Other$1,670
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,702 spent per student, an estimated $7,399 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
17%
63%
State government
16.6%
Local (property tax)
63.0%
Federal programs
20.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,702/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARYSYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCHENAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+12 more
↓
Middle
MAUMELLE MIDDLE SCHOOLJOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE SCHOOLFULLER MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOLMAUMELLE HIGH SCHOOLJOE T. ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOLWILBUR D. MILLS HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyPulaski County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST. →
Phone: (501)833-1120
NCES ID: 051185000942
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SHERWOOD seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST.
High
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
1,017 students · 09–12
● 41 opp38% FRL
High
MAUMELLE HIGH SCHOOL
844 students · 09–12
40% FRL
High
JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL
783 students · 09–12
● 43 opp24% FRL
High
WILBUR D. MILLS HIGH SCHOOL
640 students · 09–12
● 35 opp99% FRL
Mid
MAUMELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
589 students · 06–09
57% FRL
Elem
CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
567 students · PK–05
● 41 opp97% FRL
Mid
JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
544 students · 06–08
● 43 opp97% FRL
Elem
CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY
504 students · PK–05
● 37 opp96% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
401 DEE JAY HUDSON DR, SHERWOOD, AR 72120
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.