Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sycamore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sycamore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Sycamore Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
School Motto
Innovate • Educate • Inspire
School Rankings
Sycamore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1551 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
48%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Elementary School is ranked #1551 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?
352 students attend Sycamore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sycamore Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Elementary School?
Sycamore Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sycamore Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sycamore Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Elementary School is part of Holt School District.
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