Serving 410 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 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 410 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Sycamore Valley Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Valley Academy is 0.58, which is less 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
#4650 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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 Valley Academy's ranking?
Sycamore Valley Academy is ranked #4650 out of 9,523 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, Annie R. Mitchell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
410 students attend Sycamore Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sycamore Valley Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 8% 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 21:1.
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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