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Sycamore Hills Elementary School

15208 E 39th St S
Independence, MO 64055
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Sycamore Hills Elementary School serves 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sycamore Hills Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sycamore Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Sycamore Hills Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
493 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sycamore Hills Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sycamore Hills Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Sycamore Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sycamore Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sycamore Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
25%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sycamore Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
5%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sycamore Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
59%
70%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Sycamore Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO.
Diversity Score
0.58
0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Sycamore Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sycamore Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sycamore Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Independence 30 School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sycamore Hills Elementary School's ranking?

Sycamore Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Sycamore Hills Elementary School?

493 students attend Sycamore Hills Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Sycamore Hills Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Hills Elementary School?

Sycamore Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Sycamore Hills Elementary School offer ?

Sycamore Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Sycamore Hills Elementary School part of?

Sycamore Hills Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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