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Sycamore Rocks Elementary School

23450 S. Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
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Tel: (760) 240-3332
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Sycamore Rocks Elementary School serves 643 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sycamore Rocks Elementary School's student population of 643 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
643 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sycamore Rocks Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
38%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
44%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sycamore Rocks Elementary 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
53%
56%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
36%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Apple Valley Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Sycamore Rocks Elementary School?

643 students attend Sycamore Rocks Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Sycamore Rocks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% 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 Rocks Elementary School?

Sycamore Rocks Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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