Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sycamore Valley Academy ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sycamore Valley Academy's student population of 392 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sycamore Valley Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Valley Academy is 0.59, which is less 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
#4518 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
53%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Valley Academy's ranking?
Sycamore Valley Academy is ranked #4518 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sycamore Valley Academy often compared to?
Sycamore Valley Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Life Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Valley Academy?
392 students attend Sycamore Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sycamore Valley Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Valley Academy?
Sycamore Valley Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sycamore Valley Academy offer ?
Sycamore Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sycamore Valley Academy part of?
Sycamore Valley Academy is part of Sycamore Valley Academy School District.
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