Sycamore Middle School
Sycamore, IL · Sycamore CUSD 427 · Grades 6 - 8
354th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 48%▼ Declining
Sycamore Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sycamore Middle School 354th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — declining.
Sycamore Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Sycamore Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 836 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.7% | 80.3% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.5% | 10.6% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 4.1% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Sycamore Middle School
Typical home value $321K in zip 60178 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Sycamore Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Clinton Rosette Middle SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 5.6 mi away653rd of 685
ELA 18% · Math 13% - 5Genoa-Kingston Middle SchoolGenoa Kingston CUSD 424 · 7 mi away352nd of 685
ELA 58% · Math 31% - 1Huntley Middle SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 7.2 mi away632nd of 685
ELA 22% · Math 17% - 4Hampshire Middle SchoolCUSD 300 · 10 mi away432nd of 685
ELA 50% · Math 27% - 9Central Middle SchoolCentral CUSD 301 · 10.5 mi away73rd of 685
ELA 82% · Math 58% - 7Kaneland IgKnight AcademyKaneland CUSD 302 · 11.1 mi away244th of 685
ELA 64% · Math 40% - 10Prairie Knolls Middle SchCentral CUSD 301 · 16 mi away67th of 685
ELA 82% · Math 59% - 4Indian Creek Middle SchoolIndian Creek CUSD 425 · 16.5 mi away415th of 685
ELA 46% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sycamore Middle School in?
Sycamore Middle School is part of the Sycamore CUSD 427 district in Sycamore, Illinois.
Is Sycamore Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sycamore Middle School 354th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sycamore Middle School?
White 80%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 4%, Black 4% (836 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sycamore Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60178 is $321K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.