Top Rankings
Sycamore Community City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,684 students in Sycamore Community City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Sycamore Community City School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 60% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Sycamore Community City School District are Montgomery Elementary School, Blue Ash Elementary School and Maple Dale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Sycamore Community City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
5,684 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
348 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Sycamore Community City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 929 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
63%
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.52
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
907 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
16%
3%
# Hispanic Students
394 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
449 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
8%
17%
# White Students
3,538 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
62%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
384 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
412
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
454
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
458
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
474
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
455
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
438
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
438
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
397
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
427
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
416
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
421
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
397
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
403
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,038 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,779 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,038
$17,216
Spending / Student
$19,779
$17,164
Best Sycamore Community City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9609 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1730
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1730
Grades: K-4
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Ash Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9541 Plainfield Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 686-1710
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 686-1710
Grades: PK-4
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Maple Dale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6100 Hagewa Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1720
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1720
Grades: K-4
| 590 students
Rank: #44.
Symmes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11820 Enyart Rd
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 686-1740
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 686-1740
Grades: PK-4
| 648 students
Rank: #55.
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 Aldine Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1750
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1750
Grades: 4-6
| 876 students
Rank: #66.
Sycamore Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5757 Cooper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1760
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #77.
Sycamore High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7400 Cornell Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1770
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1770
Grades: 8-12
| 1,639 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sycamore Community City School District?
Sycamore Community City School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,684 students.
What is the rank of Sycamore Community City School District?
Sycamore Community City School District is ranked #30 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sycamore Community City School District?
62% of Sycamore Community City School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sycamore Community City School District?
Sycamore Community City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Sycamore Community City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,779 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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