Sycamore Valley Elementary School

2200 Holbrook Dr.
Danville, CA 94506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sycamore Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 83%
  • : 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sycamore Valley Elementary School's student population of 569 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
569 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sycamore Valley Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
83%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sycamore Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
81%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sycamore Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sycamore Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Sycamore Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sycamore Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sycamore Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
50%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Sycamore Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Sycamore Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sycamore Valley Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Sycamore Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sycamore Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (98-99)
1%
7%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sycamore Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Sycamore Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School, Golden View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Valley Elementary School?
569 students attend Sycamore Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sycamore Valley Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Valley Elementary School?
Sycamore Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sycamore Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sycamore Valley Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Valley Elementary School is part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   7/20/2009
Loving staff, lots of great arts/crafts, BEAUTIFUL playground, low teacher turn-over.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 83%
  • : 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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