Serving 702 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sycamore Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Sycamore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Sycamore Elementary School's student population of 702 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Sycamore Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Sycamore Elementary School is ranked #333 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sycamore Elementary School often compared to?
Sycamore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acacia Elementary School, Esmond Station School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?
702 students attend Sycamore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sycamore Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Elementary School?
Sycamore Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sycamore Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sycamore Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Elementary School is part of Vail Unified District (4413) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sycamore Elementary School located?
Sycamore Elementary School is located in the Santa Rita Bel Air Hills neighborhood of Vail, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Santa Rita Bel Air Hills.
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