West Sylvan Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Portland, Oregon 97225 · Portland SD 1J
#6 of 208 middle schools in Oregon
#2087 of 15,369 nationally
About West Sylvan Middle School
West Sylvan Middle School is a public middle located in Portland, in the Portland SD 1J school district of Oregon, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 670 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 6th of 208 ranked middle schools in Oregon. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 670.
There are 149 schools in Portland; West Sylvan Middle School ranks 8th of 145 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Sylvan Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Sylvan Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Tualatin View Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students · 1.3 km away
Raleigh Park Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students · 1.3 km away
Ridgewood Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students · 1.6 km away
Hope Chinese Charter School
Beaverton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
383 students · 2.2 km away
Cedar Park Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
644 students · 2.4 km away
Raleigh Hills Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students · 2.5 km away
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy
Beaverton · Public high · Grades 6–12
690 students · 2.8 km away
Cedar Mill Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students · 3.0 km away
William Walker Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students · 3.1 km away
Bridlemile Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
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672 students
Tom McCall Upper Elementary
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673 students
North Middle School
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673 students
Seven Oak Middle School
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676 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Sylvan Middle School a good school?
West Sylvan Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 76.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #6 of 208 in Oregon. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Sylvan Middle School rank in Oregon?
West Sylvan Middle School ranks #6 of 208 middle schools in Oregon and #2087 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Sylvan Middle School?
West Sylvan Middle School had 670 students in 2025.
Is West Sylvan Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
West Sylvan Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Sylvan Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Sylvan Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.