Serving 708 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sycamore Elementary School's student population of 708 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sycamore Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#337 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
9%
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 #337 out of 1,854 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?
708 students attend Sycamore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sycamore Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 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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