Sycamore Valley Academy
6832 Avenue 280, Visalia, CA 93277-9429
Summary
Sycamore Valley Academy is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
51.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 32.1% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 562/1,734 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 801/1,735 (54th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 419 |
| Low-Income Students | 160 (38.2%) |
| English Learners | 20 (4.8%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 10.1 points from last year and rose 9.4 points over the full period. Math rose 0.1 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period.
•Math 0.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 42.2% to 57.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 38% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 33%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.9% to 37.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.0-point math income gap is 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
5.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Valley Academy compare within the district?
Sycamore Valley Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Tulare County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sycamore Valley Academy rank in California?
Sycamore Valley Academy ranks No. 562 of 1,734 in reading and No. 801 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 Valley Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.8% meet the reading standard and 19.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sycamore Valley Academy compare with other schools in Visalia?
Sycamore Valley Academy is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Visalia with 2026 results.
Explore schools in VisaliaWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Valley AcademyThis school | 32.1% | 51.2% |
| Blue Oak Academy | 26.4% | 40.9% |
| Global Learning Charter | 23.0% | 32.8% |
