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#1078 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 11% in state

Sycamore Elementary

Elementary School · Claremont Unified · Claremont, CA

A Claremont Unified elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

225 West Eighth St., Claremont, CA 91711

  • Math 76% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+30 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.8 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.1:1
District spending per student$16,065
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Sycamore Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency76%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 9 points since 2018, reaching 77% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
76%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sycamore Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 80Very Walkable
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,433/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Claremont), 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

$121,970

Median home value

$870,300

Median rent

$2,135/mo

College educated

59.3%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Our Lady of the AssumptionPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.5 mi400Compare →
Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–80.5 mi351Compare →
Oakmont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–60.7 mi286Compare →
Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0K–60.8 mi434Compare →

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.

Claremont Unified

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$16,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sycamore Elementary is listed in Claremont Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sycamore Elementary

Sycamore Elementary is a public elementary school in Claremont, CA, part of Claremont Unified, serving approximately 339 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,078 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sycamore Elementary

What grades does Sycamore Elementary serve?

Sycamore Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Sycamore Elementary?

Sycamore Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary is 26.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sycamore Elementary rank in CA?

Sycamore Elementary ranks #1,078 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Sycamore Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Sycamore Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sycamore Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sycamore Elementary a charter school?

No, Sycamore Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sycamore Elementary a Title I school?

No, Sycamore Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sycamore Elementary?

19.5% of students at Sycamore Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
Area population (ZIP 91711)
37,538
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
40.4
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 91711; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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