Serving 859 students in grades 7-8, Sycamore Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sycamore Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sycamore Junior High School's student population of 859 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Rankings
Sycamore Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Junior High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 3241 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
8%
17%
White
63%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Junior High School's ranking?
Sycamore Junior High School is ranked #282 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Sycamore Junior High School often compared to?
Sycamore Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton Community Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Junior High School?
859 students attend Sycamore Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sycamore Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Junior High School?
Sycamore Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sycamore Junior High School offer ?
Sycamore Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sycamore Junior High School part of?
Sycamore Junior High School is part of Sycamore Community City School District.
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