Sycamore Magnet Academy
Tustin, CA · Middle School
Performance Overview
About This School
Sycamore Magnet Academy is a middle school located in Tustin, California. The school serves 1,211 students.
With a DataScore of 41/100 (D), Sycamore Magnet Academy performs below the state average for California. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sycamore Magnet Academy has a DataScore of 41/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Sycamore Magnet Academy has 1,211 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.2:1.
Sycamore Magnet Academy has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -8.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Sycamore Magnet Academy is part of the Tustin Unified in Tustin, California. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.