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Sycamore Elementary School

Summary:

Sycamore Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dorr, Michigan, serving 243 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Hopkins Public Schools district.

Sycamore Elementary is a standout school, consistently outperforming state and district averages on M-Step assessments across grade levels and subject areas. The school has been ranked among the top 10-15% of elementary schools in Michigan, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Sycamore's academic excellence extends to traditionally underperforming student subgroups, such as male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who all demonstrate strong performance on state assessments. The school's focus on equity and its ability to support the success of diverse learners is a notable strength.

While Sycamore Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, some in the Hudsonville Public School District, such as Jamestown Upper Elementary and Countryside Elementary, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance and may provide valuable insights. The steady increase in per-student spending at Sycamore Elementary may have contributed to the school's achievements, though the school's fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates suggest the need for continued monitoring and support in this area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2163 142nd Ave
       Dorr, MI  49323-9588

(616) 681-9189

District: Hopkins Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
128th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,456 Help


Students who attend Sycamore Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hopkins Middle School
High:    Hopkins High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Two or more races:
4.1%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sycamore Elementary School ranks better than 91.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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: White (93.4%), two or more races (4.1%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35% 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 14. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sycamore Elementary School is $15,456.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sycamore Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sycamore Elementary School 128th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Sycamore Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hopkins Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hopkins Public Schools 159th of 610 Michigan 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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.85 534th 1545 65.4%
2007 62.46 671st 1565 57.1%
2008 64.85 641st 1577 59.4%
2009 73.98 374th 1589 76.5%
2010 72.68 423rd 1552 72.7%
2011 74.81 352nd 1552 77.3%
2012 78.49 296th 1566 81.1%
2013 78.47 282nd 1563 82.0%
2014 69.71 434th 1533 71.7%
2015 75.83 344th 1580 78.2%
2016 72.64 370th 1548 76.1%
2017 71.85 327th 1466 77.7%
2018 88.96 125th 1448 91.4%
2019 94.35 44th 1408 96.9%
2021 89.07 83rd 1153 92.8%
2022 78.15 241st 1344 82.1%
2023 92.73 68th 1470 95.4%
2024 89.34 128th 1486 91.4%
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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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.80 42nd 1397 97.0%
2023 87.52 78th 1350 94.2%
2024 82.46 129th 1381 90.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.00 215th 1443 85.1%
2021 82.33 106th 902 88.2%
2022 77.38 185th 1106 83.3%
2023 91.67 62nd 1321 95.3%
2024 81.98 184th 1342 86.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.43 96th 1446 93.4%
2019 91.91 52nd 1196 95.7%
2021 89.72 50th 915 94.5%
2022 85.75 115th 1139 89.9%
2023 86.53 121st 1334 90.9%
2024 87.01 126th 1347 90.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sycamore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.25 153rd 1253 87.8%
2019 92.77 41st 1128 96.4%
2021 86.23 86th 1005 91.4%
2022 73.18 253rd 1102 77.0%
2023 89.25 79th 1198 93.4%
2024 84.54 140th 1204 88.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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: Michigan Department of Education

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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
1988 139 1 0 19 0 n/a n/a -1 158
1989 140 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1990 129 0 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1991 132 0 1 15 2 n/a n/a 0 150
1992 171 0 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 190
1993 181 0 1 21 2 n/a n/a 0 205
1995 168 0 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1996 168 0 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1997 152 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1998 148 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1999 264 0 0 18 4 n/a n/a 0 286
2000 270 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2001 274 0 0 8 6 n/a n/a 0 288
2002 290 0 0 6 5 n/a n/a 0 301
2003 290 0 0 6 5 n/a n/a 0 301
2004 289 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 296
2005 320 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 326
2006 326 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 386 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 392
2008 354 n/a n/a 5 n/a n/a n/a 1 360
2009 344 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 1 347
2010 352 1 1 6 2 n/a n/a 1 363
2011 309 0 0 8 3 0 1 0 321
2012 278 0 1 7 6 1 1 0 294
2013 286 2 3 7 5 1 0 0 304
2014 290 7 4 9 5 1 0 0 316
2015 285 6 0 7 5 0 5 0 308
2016 270 6 0 6 4 0 3 0 289
2017 271 5 0 10 3 0 2 0 291
2018 261 3 0 12 3 0 3 0 282
2019 262 2 0 7 3 0 6 0 280
2020 258 1 0 9 0 0 5 0 273
2021 231 1 0 11 0 0 8 0 251
2022 215 1 0 10 1 0 8 0 235
2023 227 0 0 5 1 0 10 0 243

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
1988 158 n/a n/a n/a
1989 150 n/a n/a 9.3
1990 148 5.0 29.6 8.8
1991 150 n/a n/a n/a
1992 190 n/a n/a 22.1
1993 205 n/a 0.0 31.2
1995 182 8.0 22.8 23.6
1996 182 8.0 22.8 23.6
1997 159 9.0 17.7 17
1998 153 9.0 17.0 18.3
1999 286 15.0 19.1 19.9
2000 274 15.2 18.0 20.4
2001 288 15.7 18.3 17.4
2002 301 14.9 20.2 25.2
2003 301 14.9 20.2 25.2
2004 296 15.5 19.1 25
2005 326 16.6 19.6 23.3
2006 332 15.2 21.8 19.9
2007 392 16.7 23.5 20.7
2008 360 16.8 21.4 22.8
2009 347 15.3 22.7 23.1
2010 363 14.7 24.5 24.6
2011 321 15.2 21.0 29.9
2012 294 15.2 19.2 31.6
2013 304 15.8 19.2 33.6
2014 316 17.4 18.0 27.8
2015 308 15.0 20.5 34.4
2016 289 16.0 18.0 28.7
2017 291 16.3 17.8 30.2
2018 282 16.5 17.0 36.2
2019 280 16.9 16.5 35.7
2020 273 17.0 16.0 32.2
2021 251 16.8 14.9 31.5
2022 235 12.8 18.3 28.5
2023 243 17.3 14.0 35

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
1988 158 n/a n/a n/a
1989 150 n/a n/a 9.3
1990 148 5.0 29.6 8.8
1991 150 n/a n/a n/a
1992 190 n/a n/a 22.1
1993 205 n/a 0.0 31.2
1995 182 8.0 22.8 23.6
1996 182 8.0 22.8 23.6
1997 159 9.0 17.7 17
1998 153 9.0 17.0 18.3
1999 286 15.0 19.1 19.9
2000 274 15.2 18.0 20.4
2001 288 15.7 18.3 17.4
2002 301 14.9 20.2 25.2
2003 301 14.9 20.2 25.2
2004 296 15.5 19.1 25
2005 326 16.6 19.6 23.3
2006 332 15.2 21.8 19.9
2007 392 16.7 23.5 20.7
2008 360 16.8 21.4 22.8
2009 347 15.3 22.7 23.1
2010 363 14.7 24.5 24.6
2011 321 15.2 21.0 29.9
2012 294 15.2 19.2 31.6
2013 304 15.8 19.2 33.6
2014 316 17.4 18.0 27.8
2015 308 15.0 20.5 34.4
2016 289 16.0 18.0 28.7
2017 291 16.3 17.8 30.2
2018 282 16.5 17.0 36.2
2019 280 16.9 16.5 35.7
2020 273 17.0 16.0 32.2
2021 251 16.8 14.9 31.5
2022 235 12.8 18.3 28.5
2023 243 17.3 14.0 35

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $408 (4.0%) $9,906 (96.0%) $10,315
2020 $391 (3.6%) $10,416 (96.4%) $10,807
2021 $687 (5.7%) $11,404 (94.3%) $12,091
2022 $1,040 (7.6%) $12,561 (92.4%) $13,601
2023 $1,147 (7.4%) $14,309 (92.6%) $15,456

Data source: Michigan 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 44th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 68th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sycamore Elementary School)7870.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hopkins Public Schools)69.569
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Sycamore Elementary School)7875.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Hopkins Public Schools)7272.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sycamore Elementary School)68.471.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hopkins Public Schools)5556.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Sycamore Elementary School)81.669.2
 12.4%
   4th Grade Math (Hopkins Public Schools)63.359.2
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sycamore Elementary School)75.875.7
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hopkins Public Schools)63.464
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Sycamore Elementary School)72.775.7
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Hopkins Public Schools)62.566
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sycamore Elementary School)39.432.4
 7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Hopkins Public Schools)19.633
 13.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students280243
 13.2%
African American20
 100%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic75
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White262227
 13.4%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.7%35%
 0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sycamore Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Sycamore Elementary School.

Students who attend Sycamore Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hopkins Middle School
High : Hopkins High School

Students at Sycamore Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Yes. Sycamore Elementary School ranks in the top 8.6% of Michigan elementary schools.


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