Very Good
#481 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 24% in state
Sycamore Elementary School
Elementary School · Vail Unified District (4413) · Corona De Tucson, AZ
A Vail Unified District (4413) elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16701 S HOUGHTON RD, Corona De Tucson, AZ 85641
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sycamore Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sycamore Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,647
Median home value
$372,500
Median rent
$1,829/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85641; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Esmond Station SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 739 | Compare → |
| Mesquite Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | Not available | 677 | Compare → |
| Ocotillo Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 724 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vail Unified District (4413)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #12 of 23
- District spending per student
- $10,071NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sycamore Elementary School is listed in Vail Unified District (4413); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sycamore Elementary School
Sycamore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Corona De Tucson, AZ, part of Vail Unified District (4413), serving approximately 677 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #481 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sycamore Elementary School
What grades does Sycamore Elementary School serve?
Sycamore Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?
Sycamore Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 677 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sycamore Elementary School rank in AZ?
Sycamore Elementary School ranks #481 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sycamore Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sycamore Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sycamore Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sycamore Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sycamore Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sycamore Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sycamore Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sycamore Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 677
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (520) 879-2500
- Area population (ZIP 85641)
- 31,665
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85641; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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