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Sycamore Middle School
Middle School · Sycamore Cusd 427 · Sycamore, IL
A Sycamore Cusd 427 middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 Maplewood Dr, Sycamore, IL 60178
- Math 20% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sycamore Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sycamore Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,063/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sycamore), 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
$88,314
Median home value
$262,700
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60178; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sycamore Cusd 427
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sycamore Middle School is listed in Sycamore CUSD 427; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sycamore Middle School
Sycamore Middle School is a public middle school in Sycamore, IL, part of Sycamore Cusd 427, serving approximately 836 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,299 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sycamore Middle School
What grades does Sycamore Middle School serve?
Sycamore Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sycamore Middle School?
Sycamore Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 836 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sycamore Middle School rank in IL?
Sycamore Middle School ranks #2,299 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Sycamore Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sycamore Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sycamore Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sycamore Middle School a charter school?
No, Sycamore Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sycamore Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sycamore Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sycamore Middle School?
26.0% of students at Sycamore Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 836
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (815) 899-8170
- Area population (ZIP 60178)
- 21,709
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 60178; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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