Sylvan Middle School in Citrus Heights, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sylvan Middle School is a suburban public school in Citrus Heights, California that is part of San Juan Unified School District. It serves 594 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.0:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

594 Students

33 Teachers

7085 Auburn Blvd

Citrus Heights, CA 95621 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Sylvan Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Jennings

Mrs. Myers

Mrs. Orellana

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Sylvan Middle School Demographics

69%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

45%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sylvan Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 25, 2026

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