Sycamore Magnet Academy

1,211 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

A.G. Currie Middle School is a public school located in Tustin, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Tustin Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school, Currie Middle School offers a range of core academic subjects alongside various elective opportunities, including performing arts, technology, and physical education, allowing students to explore their personal interests.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a culture of community and student engagement. It frequently hosts extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that help students build leadership skills and form strong peer connections. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, A.G. Currie strives to maintain high academic standards while providing the necessary resources—such as counseling, intervention programs, and collaborative teaching—to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed in their transition from childhood to adolescence.

1,211

Total Students

48.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore Magnet Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	1,100
Black	13
Asian	29
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,100 (90.9 %)
White
49 (4.0 %)
Asian
29 (2.4 %)
Two or More
16 (1.3 %)
Black
13 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tustin Unified
Phone:	(714)730-7360
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	825
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 123

Grade 6 172

Grade 7 186

Grade 8 163