Sunny Hills Elementary School

3200 Issaquah-pine Lake Rd Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunny Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 5% in WA
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunny Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sunny Hills Elementary School's student population of 556 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
556 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunny Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunny Hills Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WA)
#82 out of 2052 schools
(Top 5%)
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(18-19)
82%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunny Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
84%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunny Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
46%
9%
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Hispanic
11%
25%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
32%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunny Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Sunny Hills Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunny Hills Elementary School?
556 students attend Sunny Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sunny Hills Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunny Hills Elementary School?
Sunny Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunny Hills Elementary School offer ?
Sunny Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunny Hills Elementary School part of?
Sunny Hills Elementary School is part of Issaquah School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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