Serving 640 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 34%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sycamore Elementary School serves the southwest area of Vail, AZ, covering approximately 112.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located up to 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sycamore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sycamore Elementary School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sycamore Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 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
#309 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Elementary School is ranked #309 out of 1,921 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 Esmond Station School, Acacia Elementary 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 34% 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?
640 students attend Sycamore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sycamore Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sycamore Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sycamore Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Elementary School is part of Vail Unified District (4413).
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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