Sycamore Cusd 427 School District
School District · Sycamore, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,665
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,665
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Sycamore Cusd 427?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sycamore Cusd 427 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
North Grove Elementary School
Sycamore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Prairie Elementary School
Sycamore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Elementary School
Sycamore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#267 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,897
+$1,207 vs Illinois median
District size
3,665 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Sycamore Cusd 427 ranks #267 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Sycamore Cusd 427's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Grove Elementary School (7.9/10), South Prairie Elementary School (6.5/10), and North Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sycamore Cusd 427
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Grove Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | South Prairie Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | North Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Sycamore High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | West Elem School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Southeast Elem School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Sycamore Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sycamore Cusd 427
Sycamore Cusd 427 is a Sycamore, Illinois school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,665 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $17,897 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Sycamore Cusd 427 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Grove Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Sycamore Cusd 427 students show an average math proficiency of 53.0% and ELA proficiency of 51.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sycamore Cusd 427, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sycamore Cusd 427 with test data.
Schools in Sycamore Cusd 427
7 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Sycamore
- Total Enrollment
- 3,665
- Teachers (FTE)
- 261
- District spending per student
- $17,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sycamore Cusd 427?
Sycamore Cusd 427 has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sycamore Cusd 427?
The average composite rating for Sycamore Cusd 427 is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Sycamore Cusd 427?
Sycamore Cusd 427's district-level spending was $17,897 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sycamore Cusd 427?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sycamore Cusd 427 is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sycamore Cusd 427?
North Grove Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sycamore Cusd 427 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Sycamore Cusd 427?
Across schools in Sycamore Cusd 427 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sycamore Cusd 427 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Sycamore Cusd 427 has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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