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225 West Eighth Street, Claremont, CA 91711-4317
Summary
Sycamore Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
76.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
70.2% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 377/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 567/4,657 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 350 |
| Low-Income Students | 79 (22.6%) |
| English Learners | 15 (4.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.4 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math fell 5.0 points from last year and fell 5.5 points over the full period.
•Math -5.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 66.7% to 86.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.3-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 90% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 52% to 79%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 63.9% to 80.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.4-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Elementary compare within the district?
Sycamore Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–6 schools in Claremont Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sycamore Elementary rank in California?
Sycamore Elementary ranks No. 377 of 4,657 in reading and No. 567 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Sycamore Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 7 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 62.7% meet the reading standard and 47.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sycamore Elementary compare with other schools in Claremont?
Sycamore Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–6 schools in Claremont with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ClaremontHow does Sycamore Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Sycamore Elementary is No. 20 in reading and No. 25 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore ElementaryThis school | 70.2% | 76.7% |
| Chaparral Elementary | 61.6% | 66.7% |
| Condit Elementary | 59.1% | 64.1% |
