- Enrollment
- 1,678
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cincinnati, OH
Sycamore Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390448601742
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Junior High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 12
- middle schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore Junior High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Junior High School ranks #3 of 12 middle schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Sycamore Community City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448601742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Sycamore Junior High School held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 390448601742 · Cincinnati, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
921 enr · 18.1:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Sycamore High School (1,678 students)
Sycamore Junior High School held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sycamore Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sycamore High
Sycamore High School
1,678 students
- Edwin H Greene
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
996 students
- This school
Sycamore Junior High School
921 students
- Symmes Element 656
Symmes Elementary School
656 students
- Blue Ash Eleme 650
Blue Ash Elementary
650 students
- Maple Dale Ele 584
Maple Dale Elementary School
584 students
What this shows Sycamore Junior High School reports 921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore Junior High School compares
Sycamore Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 921 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
921
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,334
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Asian 16.6%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Sycamore Junior High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sycamore Community City reports $16,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sycamore Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Symmes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ash Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Dale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nagel Middle School
Standard public school
1,087 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
White Oak Middle School
Standard public school
703 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Middle School
Standard public school
661 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rapid Run Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Bridgetown Middle School
Standard public school
613 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Winton Woods Middle School
Standard public school
607 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~921 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Junior High School
How many students attend Sycamore Junior High School?
Sycamore Junior High School has 921 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 823 (2022-23) → 859 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Junior High School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sycamore Junior High School?
12.8% of students at Sycamore Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Junior High School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Junior High School?
Sycamore Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sycamore Junior High School rank among middle schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Junior High School ranks #3 of 12 middle schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Sycamore Community City?
Besides Sycamore Junior High School, Sycamore Community City also operates Sycamore High School (1,678 students), Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School (996 students), and Symmes Elementary School (656 students). See the Sycamore Community City district page for the complete list.