Serving 488 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 34%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- 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 488 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 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 0.69, 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
#5398 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
31%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts's ranking?
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts is ranked #5398 out of 9,523 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 34% 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?
488 students attend Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Two or more races, 26% 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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