Serving 568 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sycamore Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sycamore Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sycamore Valley Elementary School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sycamore Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Valley Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (98-99)
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 Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Valley Elementary School is ranked #331 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sycamore Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Sycamore Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School, Golden View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Valley Elementary School?
568 students attend Sycamore Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sycamore Valley Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Valley Elementary School?
Sycamore Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sycamore Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sycamore Valley Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Valley Elementary School is part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 7/20/2009
Loving staff, lots of great arts/crafts, BEAUTIFUL playground, low teacher turn-over.
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