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23151 Palomar Street, Wildomar, CA 92595-7317
Summary
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 52nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 43.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 31.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 43.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 852/1,734 (51st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 827/1,735 (52nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 486 |
| Low-Income Students | 242 (49.8%) |
| English Learners | 29 (6.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.8 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period. Math fell 7.9 points from last year and fell 2.7 points over the full period.
•Math -2.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 19.6% to 53.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 39% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 15.2% to 47.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 31.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts compare within the district?
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Lake Elsinore Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts rank in California?
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts ranks No. 852 of 1,734 in reading and No. 827 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 32.6% meet the reading standard and 20.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts compare with other schools in Riverside County?
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts is No. 10 in both reading and math proficiency among the 23 K–8 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural ArtsThis school | 31.4% | 43.0% |
| Lakeland Village | 18.1% | 31.7% |
| Luiseno | 31.8% | 44.0% |
