Serving 1,137 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 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sycamore Junior High serves the northeast part of Anaheim, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sycamore Junior High School's student population of 1,137 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,137 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sycamore Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9299 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 1992–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #9299 out of 9,523 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, South 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
1,137 students attend Sycamore Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sycamore Junior High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sycamore Junior High School?
Sycamore Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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