District Profile

Middle School students working in Writing Workshop

Key facts:

• Ranked as one of the State's best public school systems.
• Unit District #427 was formed in 1950.
• It encompasses 80+ square miles.
• K-12 enrollment is approximately 3,686. Of those, 1,678 are in one of four elementary schools, 844 are in the Middle School, and 1,164 are enrolled in the High School.
• 96% attendance rating.
• Average ACT composite score--24.
• We have a highly qualified/balanced staff. 43% of teachers have a Masters degree or higher. The average teaching experience in the district is 9.5 years.
• We have a Comprehensive Educational Program.
• District #427 is a member of Special Education and Vocational Cooperatives.

Additional information is available through the District Report Card, published by the State Board of Education, at the Administration Center, address following:

Sycamore C.U.S.D. #427
245 W. Exchange Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8100