Sycamore Elementary School

Summary:

Sycamore Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Corona de Tucson, Arizona, serving 702 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Vail Unified District, which is ranked 62 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sycamore Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 50.85% White, 36.89% Hispanic, 7.26% two or more races, 3.85% African American, 0.71% Native American, and 0.43% Asian. The school has consistently performed well academically, with students scoring above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 54% of 3rd graders, 55% of 4th graders, and 54% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41%, 45%, and 37%, respectively. Sycamore Elementary has also shown strong performance across various student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners.

Sycamore Elementary has maintained a high statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of Arizona elementary schools over the past several years. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 214th out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's per-student spending has decreased in recent years, it has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success. Compared to nearby schools, such as Mesquite Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary, Sycamore Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with or exceeds that of its neighbors.


Detail:

Public K-5

 16701 S Houghton Rd
       Corona de Tucson, AZ  85641-2157


(520) 879-2500

District: Vail Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
331st of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,787 Help


Students who attend Sycamore Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Corona Foothills Middle School
High:    Andrada Polytechnic High School
    Cienega High School
    Empire High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  702

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.9%
Hispanic:
36.9%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.9% Help


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Compare Details Sycamore Elementary School ranks better than 63.4% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Vail Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.9%), Hispanic (36.9%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary School is 19.6. 5 elementary schools in the Vail Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sycamore Elementary School is $6,787, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Vail Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sycamore Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sycamore Elementary School 331st of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Sycamore Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Vail Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vail Unified District 62nd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sycamore Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 86.02 109th 1062 89.7%
2010 88.96 76th 1090 93.0%
2011 88.15 84th 1075 92.2%
2012 83.14 134th 1141 88.3%
2013 81.77 152nd 1158 86.9%
2014 88.40 92nd 1079 91.5%
2015 78.35 185th 955 80.6%
2016 83.16 178th 1079 83.5%
2017 81.55 196th 1106 82.3%
2018 82.55 184th 1109 83.4%
2019 86.32 121st 1039 88.4%
2021 75.93 285th 1226 76.8%
2022 69.65 257th 1000 74.3%
2023 82.33 214th 1245 82.8%
2024 60.26 331st 904 63.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.28 322nd 1027 68.6%
2023 49.98 301st 617 51.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.88 89th 975 90.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.88 256th 417 38.6%
2021 66.47 196th 1201 83.7%
2023 41.69 429th 820 47.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.69 97th 820 88.2%
2022 60.83 237th 618 61.7%
2023 77.31 156th 1116 86.0%
2024 55.96 194th 546 64.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.44 227th 1023 77.8%
2019 82.96 112th 862 87.0%
2021 75.64 276th 1219 77.4%
2022 57.33 336th 824 59.2%
2023 79.33 222nd 1219 81.8%
2024 34.90 396th 593 33.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.57 121st 239 49.4%
2022 61.37 34th 101 66.3%
2023 66.10 33rd 145 77.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.93 197th 1032 80.9%
2019 79.90 139th 850 83.6%
2021 73.75 287th 1220 76.5%
2022 65.93 237th 830 71.4%
2023 82.07 194th 1216 84.0%
2024 55.15 259th 609 57.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.65 152nd 895 83.0%
2022 76.26 41st 289 85.8%
2023 60.95 207th 607 65.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.34 62nd 911 93.2%
2019 89.79 46th 709 93.5%
2021 82.06 128th 1198 89.3%
2022 73.06 171st 716 76.1%
2023 87.08 83rd 1170 92.9%
2024 56.54 179th 472 62.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.87 229th 654 65.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.66 298th 720 58.6%
2019 69.15 150th 595 74.8%
2021 64.12 370th 1161 68.1%
2022 50.49 387th 800 51.6%
2023 69.94 261st 1024 74.5%
2024 32.36 346th 477 27.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Open Quote We love this school so much. My oldest child went there all six years and my youngest one will, too. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Open Quote This ia a wonderful place to have your kids. I have a son who is in resource and needs more assistance than most. His team is great and communication with teachers and parents is unbeatable. Love this school! Appreciate daily emails from teachers in regards to homework and checking grades online is great too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sycamore Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 302 4 7 84 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 465 11 9 126 5 n/a n/a 0 616
2006 468 18 13 149 5 n/a n/a 0 653
2007 532 23 15 154 4 n/a n/a 0 728
2008 538 37 17 155 2 n/a n/a 0 749
2009 513 40 16 167 4 n/a n/a 0 740
2010 541 42 14 152 4 n/a n/a 0 753
2011 529 38 16 177 3 0 0 0 763
2012 550 37 16 195 4 0 0 0 802
2013 575 46 24 232 4 1 2 0 884
2014 609 42 24 266 5 0 1 0 947
2015 538 34 9 306 3 0 52 0 942
2016 542 33 9 291 2 0 57 0 934
2017 372 24 1 204 1 0 39 0 641
2018 377 28 2 201 1 0 36 0 645
2019 386 20 1 191 0 0 41 0 639
2020 384 20 2 211 3 0 48 0 668
2021 341 25 3 227 5 0 48 0 649
2022 376 21 3 256 4 0 48 0 708
2023 357 27 3 259 5 0 51 0 702

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sycamore Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 398 25.1 15.9 39.2
2005 616 37.1 16.6 n/a
2006 653 39.0 16.7 21.6
2007 728 36.2 20.1 19.5
2008 749 42.0 17.8 22.2
2009 740 42.0 17.6 23.2
2010 753 41.7 18.0 26.2
2011 763 42.7 17.8 25.6
2012 802 37.6 21.3 27.2
2013 884 45.1 19.5 31.7
2014 947 52.1 18.1 25.7
2015 942 49.0 19.2 20.8
2016 934 56.0 16.6 n/a
2017 641 38.3 16.6 23.7
2018 645 38.7 16.6 24.8
2019 639 35.9 17.7 23.8
2020 668 35.2 18.9 23.8
2021 649 35.7 18.1 n/a
2022 708 36.2 19.5 9
2023 702 35.7 19.6 23.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sycamore Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 398 25.1 15.9 39.2
2005 616 37.1 16.6 n/a
2006 653 39.0 16.7 21.6
2007 728 36.2 20.1 19.5
2008 749 42.0 17.8 22.2
2009 740 42.0 17.6 23.2
2010 753 41.7 18.0 26.2
2011 763 42.7 17.8 25.6
2012 802 37.6 21.3 27.2
2013 884 45.1 19.5 31.7
2014 947 52.1 18.1 25.7
2015 942 49.0 19.2 20.8
2016 934 56.0 16.6 n/a
2017 641 38.3 16.6 23.7
2018 645 38.7 16.6 24.8
2019 639 35.9 17.7 23.8
2020 668 35.2 18.9 23.8
2021 649 35.7 18.1 n/a
2022 708 36.2 19.5 9
2023 702 35.7 19.6 23.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sycamore Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $768 (9.1%) $153 (1.8%) $1,688 (19.9%) $6,632 (78.3%) $913 (10.8%) $7,546 (89.1%) $8,466
2020 $781 (9.1%) $280 (3.3%) $1,841 (21.5%) $6,667 (77.9%) $827 (9.7%) $7,494 (87.6%) $8,555
2021 $830 (12.8%) $157 (2.4%) $1,818 (28.0%) $5,169 (79.7%) $326 (5.0%) $5,496 (84.8%) $6,483
2022 $675 (9.9%) $212 (3.1%) $1,561 (23.0%) $5,690 (83.8%) $210 (3.1%) $5,900 (86.9%) $6,787

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sycamore Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 121st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 214th of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students639702
 9.9%
African American2027
 35%
American Indian05
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic191259
 35.6%
Pacific Islander00
White386357
 7.5%
Two or More Races4151
 24.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.8%23.9%
 0.1%


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Sycamore Elementary School ranks 331st of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 702 students attended Sycamore Elementary School.

Students at Sycamore Elementary School are 51% White, 37% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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