Serving 937 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sycamore Canyon ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sycamore Canyon serves the west part of Newbury Park, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sycamore Canyon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sycamore Canyon's student population of 937 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
937 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sycamore Canyon ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Canyon 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#588 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
23%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Canyon's ranking?
Sycamore Canyon is ranked #588 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sycamore Canyon often compared to?
Sycamore Canyonis often viewed alongside schools like Cypress Elementary School, Sequoia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Canyon?
937 students attend Sycamore Canyon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sycamore Canyon students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sycamore Canyon?
Sycamore Canyon has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sycamore Canyon offer ?
Sycamore Canyon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sycamore Canyon part of?
Sycamore Canyon is part of Conejo Valley Unified School District.
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