Serving 661 students in grades 5-8, Sycamore Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sycamore Middle School's student population of 661 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sycamore Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
2%
21%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Middle School's ranking?
Sycamore Middle School is ranked #882 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sycamore Middle School often compared to?
Sycamore Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coopertown Middle School, Greenbrier Middle School, Cheatham Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Middle School?
661 students attend Sycamore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sycamore Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Middle School?
Sycamore Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sycamore Middle School offer ?
Sycamore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sycamore Middle School part of?
Sycamore Middle School is part of Cheatham County School District.
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