Serving 822 students in grades 6-8, Sycamore Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 822 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sycamore Middle School's student population of 822 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sycamore Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1599 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
81%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Middle School's ranking?
Sycamore Middle School is ranked #1599 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sycamore Middle School often compared to?
Sycamore Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Middle School?
822 students attend Sycamore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sycamore Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Middle School?
Sycamore Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sycamore Middle School offer ?
Sycamore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sycamore Middle School part of?
Sycamore Middle School is part of Sycamore CUSD 427 School District.
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