Serving 853 students in grades 7-8, Sycamore Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 853 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sycamore Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sycamore Junior High School's student population of 853 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
853 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sycamore Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Junior High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 3137 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
10%
17%
White
61%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Junior High School's ranking?
Sycamore Junior High School is ranked #128 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Sycamore Junior High School often compared to?
Sycamore Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton Community Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Junior High School?
853 students attend Sycamore Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sycamore Junior High School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
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 Sycamore Community City School District.
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