Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts's student population of 507 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5292 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
36%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
40%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts's ranking?
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts is ranked #5292 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts often compared to?
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Temecula Preparatory, David A. Brown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts?
507 students attend Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts students are Two or more races, 36% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts?
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts offer ?
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts part of?
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts is part of Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts School District.
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