Sycamore Junior High School

1801 E. Sycamore St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,269 students in grades 7-8, Sycamore Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sycamore Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Sycamore Junior High School's student population of 1,269 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,269 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Sycamore Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Junior High School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9337 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sycamore Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sycamore Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sycamore Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sycamore Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
93%
55%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.14
This chart displays the diversity score of Sycamore Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sycamore Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sycamore Junior High School's ranking?
Sycamore Junior High School is ranked #9337 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sycamore Junior High School often compared to?
Sycamore Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ball Junior High School, Orangeview Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Junior High School?
1,269 students attend Sycamore Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sycamore Junior High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Junior High School?
Sycamore Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sycamore Junior High School offer ?
Sycamore Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Sycamore Junior High School part of?
Sycamore Junior High School is part of Anaheim Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Sycamore Junior High School located?
Sycamore Junior High School is located in the Northeast Anaheim neighborhood of Anaheim, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Northeast Anaheim.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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