Sycamore Middle School

About Sycamore Middle School

Sycamore Middle School is a vibrant and welcoming educational institution located in the heart of a small town in the Midwest. It is a place where students can learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. The school offers a variety of educational opportunities to its students, including traditional core classes, electives, and extracurricular activities.
The faculty and staff at Sycamore Middle School are dedicated to providing students with the best possible education. They strive to create a positive learning environment and are committed to helping students reach their full potential. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and other activities that help students explore their interests.
Sycamore Middle School is a place where students can develop their skills and knowledge, make new friends, and prepare for their future. It is a place where students can feel safe and supported in their learning journey.

Address:	1125 Sycamore St. Gridley, CA 95948
Phone:	(530) 846-3636
Site:	sycamore.gusd.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	453 students

Overview Sycamore Middle School

Sycamore Middle School serves 453 students in grades 6-8.
Sycamore Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sycamore Middle School

Sycamore Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Sycamore Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.