Sycamore Middle

Summary:

Sycamore Middle is a public middle school located in Gridley, CA, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 444 students. It is part of the Gridley Unified School District, which is ranked 742 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sycamore Middle's student performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 41.45% to 51.56% across grade levels, compared to the state average of 45.82% to 47.19%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 22.58% to 30.23%, significantly lower than the state average of 31.57% to 34.31%. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and English Language Learners performing relatively well, while White students and students with disabilities perform below average. Additionally, Sycamore Middle has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.9% in 2017-2018 to 45.0% in 2020-2021, before declining to 18.4% in 2022-2023.

Sycamore Middle's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the nearby schools in the Marysville Joint Unified, Oroville City Elementary, and Thermalito Union Elementary districts. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Live Oak Middle, which is part of the Live Oak Unified district. Sycamore Middle's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.19% to 83% over the past few years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1125 Sycamore St.
       Gridley, CA  95948-2949


(530) 846-3636

District: Gridley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1360th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,416 Help


Students who attend Sycamore Middle usually attend:

High:    Gridley High

Feeder schools for Sycamore Middle:

Elementary:    McKinley Elementary
    Wilson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.2%
White:
32.4%
Asian:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sycamore Middle ranks better than 51% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.2%), White (32.4%), Asian (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sycamore Middle is 19.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sycamore Middle is $6,416.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sycamore Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Sycamore Middle 1360th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Sycamore Middle in the ranking list.)

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Gridley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Gridley Unified 742nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sycamore Middle

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Rank History for all students at Sycamore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.00 1191st 1769 32.7%
2005 30.82 1209th 1777 32.0%
2006 31.61 1214th 1804 32.7%
2007 31.67 1346th 1999 32.7%
2008 32.06 1372nd 2005 31.6%
2009 48.13 1015th 2063 50.8%
2010 41.88 1259th 2179 42.2%
2011 46.92 1174th 2236 47.5%
2012 44.06 1243rd 2259 45.0%
2013 40.12 1418th 2379 40.4%
2015 42.68 1266th 2477 48.9%
2016 40.09 1356th 2497 45.7%
2017 33.05 1590th 2508 36.6%
2018 44.74 1231st 2480 50.4%
2019 42.37 1374th 2715 49.4%
2021 44.94 443rd 894 50.4%
2022 53.36 1072nd 2740 60.9%
2023 54.72 1039th 2802 62.9%
2024 43.20 1360th 2777 51.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sycamore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.93 916th 1442 36.5%
2021 41.40 170th 363 53.2%
2022 61.37 276th 1540 82.1%
2023 64.78 216th 1529 85.9%
2024 55.08 347th 1477 76.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sycamore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.17 821st 1538 46.6%
2024 36.74 873rd 1550 43.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sycamore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.62 895th 2230 59.9%
2019 49.97 1017th 2369 57.1%
2021 53.62 266th 721 63.1%
2022 63.42 657th 2458 73.3%
2023 62.15 702nd 2549 72.5%
2024 43.51 1242nd 2575 51.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sycamore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.43 1031st 2262 54.4%
2019 40.71 1302nd 2380 45.3%
2021 43.28 382nd 738 48.2%
2022 55.12 936th 2509 62.7%
2023 53.07 981st 2547 61.5%
2024 40.88 1309th 2546 48.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sycamore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.92 272nd 1491 81.8%
2021 54.84 109th 354 69.2%
2022 61.25 386th 1531 74.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sycamore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.07 1280th 2273 43.7%
2019 41.99 1243rd 2407 48.4%
2021 46.51 362nd 763 52.6%
2022 50.34 1050th 2527 58.4%
2023 54.68 946th 2558 63.0%
2024 44.28 1223rd 2547 52.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sycamore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.22 808th 2072 61.0%
2019 50.73 924th 2213 58.2%
2022 61.56 689th 2359 70.8%
2023 63.81 651st 2391 72.8%
2024 45.76 1106th 2383 53.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sycamore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.80 1148th 1496 23.3%
2019 28.15 1164th 1602 27.3%
2022 40.68 901st 1555 42.1%
2023 39.37 927th 1552 40.3%
2024 32.75 1010th 1535 34.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sycamore Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 259 3 31 183 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 261 3 27 191 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2001 265 1 22 194 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2002 274 1 25 202 4 n/a n/a 0 506
2003 274 1 25 202 4 n/a n/a 0 506
2004 251 3 21 226 3 n/a n/a 1 505
2005 206 3 21 225 3 n/a n/a 0 458
2006 178 3 25 234 0 n/a n/a 2 442
2007 161 5 26 254 0 n/a n/a 1 447
2008 175 7 25 216 n/a n/a n/a 0 423
2009 188 7 21 238 2 0 4 0 460
2010 225 6 17 319 0 0 18 0 585
2011 168 3 13 253 1 1 14 0 453
2012 167 1 9 251 1 2 2 0 433
2013 128 1 9 250 2 2 43 0 435
2014 111 1 4 243 1 1 50 0 411
2015 130 2 6 261 2 1 62 0 464
2016 192 2 10 249 2 1 22 0 478
2017 174 2 9 259 2 1 26 0 473
2018 144 3 6 273 2 0 44 0 472
2019 156 3 13 290 0 1 1 0 464
2020 137 4 14 279 0 0 31 0 465
2021 127 1 16 265 0 2 42 0 453
2022 143 3 14 280 0 2 12 1 455
2023 144 4 14 276 0 2 4 0 444

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 477 22.0 21.7 64.4
2000 482 23.0 21.0 80.9
2001 482 22.0 21.9 67
2002 506 27.5 18.4 62.3
2003 506 27.5 18.4 62.3
2004 505 26.7 18.9 80.4
2005 458 24.0 19.1 75.3
2006 442 23.0 19.2 65.7
2007 447 22.0 20.3 67
2008 423 23.0 18.4 59.8
2009 460 20.0 21.9 70.9
2010 585 21.0 27.8 55.4
2011 453 n/a n/a 72.4
2012 433 20.9 20.7 n/a
2013 435 19.5 22.2 71.7
2014 411 19.7 20.8 77.4
2015 464 19.0 24.4 77.4
2016 478 21.0 22.7 62.1
2017 473 21.6 21.8 26.2
2018 472 21.6 21.8 73.3
2019 464 17.1 27.1 74.8
2020 465 n/a n/a 78.1
2021 453 22.6 19.9 83
2022 455 24.0 18.9 73.2
2023 444 22.7 19.5 73.4

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 477 22.0 21.7 64.4
2000 482 23.0 21.0 80.9
2001 482 22.0 21.9 67
2002 506 27.5 18.4 62.3
2003 506 27.5 18.4 62.3
2004 505 26.7 18.9 80.4
2005 458 24.0 19.1 75.3
2006 442 23.0 19.2 65.7
2007 447 22.0 20.3 67
2008 423 23.0 18.4 59.8
2009 460 20.0 21.9 70.9
2010 585 21.0 27.8 55.4
2011 453 n/a n/a 72.4
2012 433 20.9 20.7 n/a
2013 435 19.5 22.2 71.7
2014 411 19.7 20.8 77.4
2015 464 19.0 24.4 77.4
2016 478 21.0 22.7 62.1
2017 473 21.6 21.8 26.2
2018 472 21.6 21.8 73.3
2019 464 17.1 27.1 74.8
2020 465 n/a n/a 78.1
2021 453 22.6 19.9 83
2022 455 24.0 18.9 73.2
2023 444 22.7 19.5 73.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sycamore Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,416

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sycamore Middle

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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1374th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1039th of 2802 Middle schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sycamore Middle)4946.5
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gridley Unified)4946.5
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Middle)26.130.2
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gridley Unified)26.130.2
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sycamore Middle)55.454.9
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gridley Unified)55.454.9
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Middle)35.826.8
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gridley Unified)35.826.8
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sycamore Middle)37.543.8
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gridley Unified)37.543.8
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Middle)32.931
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gridley Unified)32.931
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Sycamore Middle)14.530.8
 16.4%
   8th Grade Science (Gridley Unified)14.530.8
 16.4%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students464444
 4.3%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian1314
 7.7%
Hispanic290276
 4.8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White156144
 7.7%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%73.4%
 1.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Sycamore Middle.

Sycamore Middle ranks 1360th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sycamore Middle usually go on to attend Gridley High

Students at Sycamore Middle are 62% Hispanic, 32% White, 3% Asian.


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