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Sycamore Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 376 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 29, 2011

My daughters attended Sycamore for three years. It is a wonderful school with a great principle, caring teachers, and helpful staff. We never had any problem. Even though English was my daughters second language, they did great at school with their teachers dedicated help.Thanks Sycamore for being a part of our life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2007

We love Sycamore. We currently have a 3rd grader and a 1st grader enrolled, and next year we'll add a kindergardner. The teachers my girls have gotten have been excellent, and they have loved their teachers every year. I never hear problems of bullies. The music program teaches singing and dancing, and my girls love it. There's art and gym also. There's a PTO for parents to get involved in. Academically they are doing really well in Sycamore, and I'm glad we decided on moving to Avon for the schools alone.
—Submitted by Lee, a parent


Posted June 8, 2005

We have a second grader at Sycamore and we love everything about it! The staff is very caring,loving,supportive,and eager to help. The curriculum is challenging.The teachers do everything humanly possible to make sure that none of the students struggle.This school has not taken the Pledge of Allegiance out of their daily practices,they have convocations,Veterans Day programs,100 day of school celebrations.They do all of these things to keep up everyday morale.I have honestly been impressed by everything they have to offer.Due to wanting a different living situation (more land) I regret the day we find what we are looking for.I'd love to send our children to the Avon schools for the duration,because it seems that others pale in comparison.
—Submitted by Kristi, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 85% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 82% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
80%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

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Academic rating
8 / 10
Climate rating
Not available

This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
Overall academic rating

8

Above average

Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
Average
Math growth
Above average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 73%
Black 11% 12%
Hispanic 10% 8%
Multiracial 4% 4%
Asian 3% 2%
American Indian 0% 0%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 23%N/A47%
Special education 18%N/A15%
English learners 9%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7878 E Cr 100 N
Avon, IN 46123
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Phone: (317) 544-6600

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