Serving 359 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 34%). 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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Sycamore Elementary serves a central area in Simi Valley, CA, encompassing approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sycamore Elementary School's student population of 359 students has grown by 12% 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
359 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1966
School Rankings
Sycamore Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#4271 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
49%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
39%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Elementary School is ranked #4271 out of 9,523 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 34% 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?
359 students attend Sycamore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sycamore Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sycamore Elementary School?
Sycamore Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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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