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Sycamore CUSD 427 School District

245 W Exchange St
Sycamore, IL 60178-1495
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Sycamore CUSD 427 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,665 students in Sycamore CUSD 427 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Sycamore CUSD 427 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
3,665 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sycamore CUSD 427 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#328 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
29%
27%
32%
30%
62%
50%
(22-23)
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
28%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
78%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,945 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,476 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,945
$22,423
Spending / Student
$16,476
$21,662

Best Sycamore CUSD 427 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Grove Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
850 Republic Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Sycamore High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
427 Spartan Trl
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,190 students
Rank: #33.
Southeast Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1680 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
240 S Fair St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #66.
South Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
820 Borden Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #77.
Sycamore Middle School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Maplewood Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Grades: 6-8
| 836 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sycamore CUSD 427 School District?
Sycamore CUSD 427 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,665 students.
What is the rank of Sycamore CUSD 427 School District?
Sycamore CUSD 427 School District is ranked #329 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sycamore CUSD 427 School District?
78% of Sycamore CUSD 427 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sycamore CUSD 427 School District?
Sycamore CUSD 427 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Sycamore CUSD 427 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,476 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,665 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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