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#784 of 883 private schools in TX

Sycamore Academy

School · Keene, TX

A private school in Keene, TX serving grades 1st – 12th.

Private

106 S OLD BETSY RD, Keene, TX 76059

  • 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.6 / 10
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Diversity Index24%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment159
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Sycamore Academy 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average656/100K

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

$50,000

Median home value

$223,400

Median rent

$939/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

44.5%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White86.8%
Hispanic8.2%
Black5.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Johnson County J J a E PEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated10–113.6 mi1Compare →
Joshua H S Ninth Grade CampusEnrollment path unverified6.99–104.6 mi480Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sycamore Academy is listed in Keene, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Sycamore Academy

Sycamore Academy is a private school in Keene, TX, serving approximately 159 students in grades 1st-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #784 of 883 private schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sycamore Academy

What grades does Sycamore Academy serve?

Sycamore Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend Sycamore Academy?

Sycamore Academy has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Academy is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sycamore Academy rank in TX?

Sycamore Academy ranks #784 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Sycamore Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Sycamore Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sycamore Academy a private school?

Yes, Sycamore Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Sycamore Academy a religious school?

No, Sycamore Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
159
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Johnson County
Area population (ZIP 76059)
5,333
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
32.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 76059; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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