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6.0 avg / 10

Sycamore Cusd 427 School District

School District · Sycamore, Illinois

Students: 3,665
Teachers (FTE): 261

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

7

5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,897

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#371 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,897

+$1,207 vs Illinois median

District size

3,665 students

Much larger than Illinois median

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. The district invests $17,897 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Sycamore Cusd 427 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Southeast Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Sycamore Cusd 427 students show an average math proficiency of 33.0% and ELA proficiency of 36.6%.

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

Math Proficiency 33.0%
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ELA Proficiency 36.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sycamore Cusd 427 with test data.

District Details

City
Sycamore
Total Enrollment
3,665
Teachers (FTE)
261
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sycamore Cusd 427?

Sycamore Cusd 427 spends $17,897 per student per year.

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?

Southeast Elem School is the highest-rated school in Sycamore Cusd 427 with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Sycamore Cusd 427?

Across schools in Sycamore Cusd 427 with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.6%. 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 6.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
33.0%
ELA Proficiency
36.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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