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Sycamore Junior High
Middle School · Anaheim Union High · Anaheim, CA
An Anaheim Union High middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1801 East Sycamore St., Anaheim, CA 92805
- Math 6% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sycamore Junior High score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 12% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sycamore Junior High 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,744/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anaheim), 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
$85,623
Median home value
$667,400
Median rent
$2,045/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
40.4%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92805; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 7–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,212 | Compare → |
| Sapolu Destined AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Epic Charter (excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,064 | Compare → |
| Dale Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–8 | Not available | 1,034 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Anaheim Union High
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #20 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sycamore Junior High is listed in Anaheim Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sycamore Junior High
Sycamore Junior High is a public middle school in Anaheim, CA, part of Anaheim Union High, serving approximately 1,238 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,745 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sycamore Junior High
What grades does Sycamore Junior High serve?
Sycamore Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Sycamore Junior High?
Sycamore Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Junior High is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sycamore Junior High rank in CA?
Sycamore Junior High ranks #8,745 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sycamore Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Sycamore Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sycamore Junior High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sycamore Junior High a charter school?
No, Sycamore Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sycamore Junior High a Title I school?
No, Sycamore Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sycamore Junior High?
92.6% of students at Sycamore Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (714) 999-3616
- Area population (ZIP 92805)
- 74,336
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 92805; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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