Enrollment
847
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sycamore, IL
Sycamore Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173846003923
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Sycamore · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 847
- students enrolled
Sycamore Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Sycamore, IL.
School address
District: Sycamore Cusd 427 · Illinois
NCES ID 173846003923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sycamore Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sycamore Middle School
Sycamore Middle School is a large middle school in Sycamore, Illinois, enrolling 847 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 91% of state schools at 847 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Sycamore Cusd 427 also operates Sycamore High School (1,161 students) and South Prairie Elementary School (456 students) alongside Sycamore Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sycamore Middle School compares
Sycamore Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,156
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 847 Top 9% in Illinois - larger than 91% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173846003923
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Sycamore Middle School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 424:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.4%
In-school suspensions 26
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sycamore Cusd 427, which includes Sycamore Middle School.
$19,156
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.3%
State 36.1%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sycamore Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Prairie Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Grove Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Middle School
How many students attend Sycamore Middle School?
Sycamore Middle School has 847 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sycamore, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Middle School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Sycamore, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Middle School?
Sycamore Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sycamore Middle School rank among public schools in Sycamore?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Sycamore, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sycamore on the city page.
Is Sycamore Middle School a good school?
Sycamore Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sycamore Cusd 427?
Besides Sycamore Middle School, Sycamore Cusd 427 also operates Sycamore High School (1,161 students), South Prairie Elementary School (456 students), and North Grove Elementary School (377 students). See the Sycamore Cusd 427 district page for the complete list.