Serving 667 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sycamore Rocks Elementary 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sycamore Rocks Elementary serves the northern part of Apple Valley, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 107.3 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of about 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located up to 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sycamore Rocks Elementary School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
667 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Proudly Preparing our Students for Their Future
School Rankings
Sycamore Rocks Elementary 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 Rocks Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#7233 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Rocks Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Rocks Elementary School is ranked #7233 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sycamore Rocks Elementary School often compared to?
Sycamore Rocks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sitting Bull Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Rocks Elementary School?
667 students attend Sycamore Rocks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sycamore Rocks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sycamore Rocks Elementary School?
Sycamore Rocks Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sycamore Rocks Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Rocks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sycamore Rocks Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Rocks Elementary School is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
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