Sycamore Community City School District
School District · Blue Ash, Ohio
Avg Rating
9.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,334
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
9.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,334
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Evaluating Sycamore Community City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sycamore Community City 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.
Montgomery Elementary School
Cincinnati · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Symmes Elementary School
Loveland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Maple Dale Elementary School
Cincinnati · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#12 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.6
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,334
+$1,677 vs Ohio median
District size
5,939 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Sycamore Community City ranks #12 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Sycamore Community City's schools with real test data average 9.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Montgomery Elementary School (9.4/10), Symmes Elementary School (9.3/10), and Maple Dale Elementary School (9.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sycamore Community City
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 | Montgomery Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Symmes Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Maple Dale Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Blue Ash Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Sycamore Junior High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Sycamore High School | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sycamore Community City
Sycamore Community City is a Blue Ash, Ohio school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 5,939 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. The district invests $16,334 per student annually.
With an average rating of 9.0/10, Sycamore Community City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Montgomery Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Sycamore Community City students show an average math proficiency of 89.7% and ELA proficiency of 88.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sycamore Community City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sycamore Community City with test data.
Schools in Sycamore Community City
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Blue Ash
- Total Enrollment
- 5,939
- Teachers (FTE)
- 370
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sycamore Community City?
Sycamore Community City has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sycamore Community City?
The average composite rating for Sycamore Community City is 9.0/10. 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 Community City?
Sycamore Community City spends $16,334 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sycamore Community City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sycamore Community City is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sycamore Community City?
Montgomery Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sycamore Community City with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Sycamore Community City?
Across schools in Sycamore Community City with test data, the average math proficiency is 89.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 88.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sycamore Community City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Sycamore Community City has an average school rating of 9.0/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
- 9.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 89.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 88.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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