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Sycamore Ridge

5333 Old Carmel Valley Rd., San Diego, CA, 92130

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 521 of 6783 in California

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About Sycamore Ridge

Sycamore Ridge Elementary, in San Diego, California, is a public school for kids from kindergarten to 6th grade. It's part of the Del Mar Union Elementary School District. They teach the usual stuff like reading, math, and getting along with others, but they also have cool extras like art, tech, and group projects. Around 385 kids go there, and there's about one teacher for every 19 students, which is better than most schools in California. This means teachers can give kids more help if they need it. The kids come from different backgrounds—Asian, White, Hispanic, Black, and mixed. The school's pretty good academically. About 69% of the kids are good at math, and 68% are good at reading and writing. This shows they're teaching well, and the kids are paying attention. They get about the same amount of money per student as other schools in the district, which helps them run all their programs. The school is in Carmel Valley, where parents and the community are really involved.

Sycamore Ridge Contact Information

Address

5333 Old Carmel Valley Rd., San Diego, CA, 92130

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Phone

(858) 755-1060

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 68%
Reading 69%
State average proficiency is 68% in Math and 69% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
385
Total Students
$150906
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 521 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sycamore Ridge

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 35.58%
Asian 40.52%
Hispanic 11.43%
Black 2.6%
Two+ Races 9.87%
Native Am. 0%
White
35.58%
Asian
40.52%
Hispanic
11.43%
Black
2.6%
Two+ Races
9.87%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 385
47.27%
182 Female
52.73%
203 Male

Student Population

385 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sycamore Ridge Elementary is doing awesome! They landed in the top 20% of California public elementary schools for 2025-26 because the students rocked those state tests. They're especially good at Math and Reading, doing much better than the state average, which proves how strong they are academically. Meanwhile, the school has expanded its family engagement initiatives, including parent workshops focused on supporting literacy and math at home, as well as regular community events that encourage family participation in school life.

Besides the good grades, Sycamore Ridge is planning their winter party. It's when families, teachers, and locals come together for shows, to see student projects, and for fun activities. It really shows how much the school wants a strong community and lets kids be creative. The school's also trying hard to make sure everyone feels welcome and can learn new things, so they grow in school and as people.

FAQ

Q1. Are there after-school programs at Sycamore Ridge?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in after-school activities like sports, arts, and STEM.

Q2. Do students at Sycamore Ridge have to wear uniforms?

Ans. No, students can wear casual clothes; uniforms are not required.

Q3. What does Sycamore Ridge do to help students who are learning English?

Ans. The school offers English Language Development (ELD) programs and extra help for students who qualify.

Q4. s it possible for parents to help out at Sycamore Ridge?

Ans. Yes, parents are encouraged to be involved in school events, classrooms, and community programs.

Q5. What steps has Sycamore Ridge taken to keep people safe?

Ans. The school follows the district's safety rules, which include having people watch over the campus, making sure the entrances are safe, and practicing for emergencies.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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