Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sycamore Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sycamore Hills Elementary serves the southern part of Independence, MO, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sycamore Hills Elementary School's student population of 574 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Cougar Grows, Connects, and Counts.
School Rankings
Sycamore Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Hills Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#740 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
28%
9%
Black
11%
15%
White
51%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #740 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Hills Elementary School?
574 students attend Sycamore Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sycamore Hills Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sycamore Hills Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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