Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sycamore Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sycamore Elementary School's student population of 384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Sycamore Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4275 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Elementary School is ranked #4275 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?
384 students attend Sycamore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sycamore Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Elementary School?
Sycamore Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sycamore Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sycamore Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Elementary School is part of Simi Valley Unified School District.
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