Sycamore Elementary is a public elementary school in Redding, California, serving 244 students in grades K-5. While the school has a relatively diverse student population, it faces challenges in academic performance and student engagement compared to nearby schools.
Sycamore Elementary stands out for its diverse student body, with 52.46% White, 31.56% Hispanic, and 4.1% Asian students. However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.6% to 38.2% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Bonny View Elementary, which had a 16.6% chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, Sycamore Elementary's test scores, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments, are generally lower than the Redding Elementary District and the state averages across most grade levels.
Further analysis reveals that Sycamore Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 833 out of 1,417 California elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 2,590 out of 5,848 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75% to 82.51%, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Bonny View Elementary (63.54%) and Lassen View Elementary (76.87%). These factors indicate that Sycamore Elementary may be facing challenges in providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.
Students who attend Sycamore Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Sequoia MiddleHigh : Shasta High
In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended Sycamore Elementary.
Sycamore Elementary ranks 2597th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Redding Elementary
Students at Sycamore Elementary are 52% White, 32% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.