Very Good
#2666 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts
Elementary School · Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts District · Wildomar, CA
A charter elementary school in Wildomar, CA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1400, Wildomar, CA 92595
- Math 34% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 38% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,128/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wildomar), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,132
Median home value
$523,500
Median rent
$2,042/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92595; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Murrieta Springs Adventist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Cole Canyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 1,062 | Compare → |
| Ronald Reagan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 514 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts is listed in Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts is a public elementary school in Wildomar, CA, part of Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts District, serving approximately 488 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,666 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts
What grades does Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts serve?
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts?
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts rank in CA?
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts ranks #2,666 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Academy of Science and Cultural Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts a charter school?
Yes, Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts a Title I school?
No, Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts?
48.4% of students at Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (951) 678-5217
- Area population (ZIP 92595)
- 34,505
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 92595; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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