Serving 672 students in grades 5-8, Sycamore Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sycamore Middle School's student population of 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sycamore Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
86%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Middle School's ranking?
Sycamore Middle School is ranked #815 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sycamore Middle School often compared to?
Sycamore Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coopertown Middle School, Greenbrier Middle School, Cheatham Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Middle School?
672 students attend Sycamore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sycamore Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Sycamore Middle School offer ?
Sycamore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sycamore Middle School part of?
Sycamore Middle School is part of Cheatham County School District.
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