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Sunnyslope Elementary School vs. John Newbery Elementary School

Should you attend Sunnyslope Elementary School or John Newbery Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sunnyslope Elementary School
3109 School Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
John Newbery Elementary School
850 Western
Wenatchee, WA 98801
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

John Newbery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Newbery Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
306 students
417 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sunnyslope Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Newbery Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sunnyslope Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Newbery Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sunnyslope Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Newbery Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wenatchee School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Newbery Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wenatchee School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#134 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
#1447 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sunnyslope Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Newbery Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in WA)(22-23 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunnyslope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wenatchee School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Newbery Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wenatchee School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in WA)
39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunnyslope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wenatchee School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Newbery Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wenatchee School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 5% in WA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sunnyslope Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John Newbery Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
51
67
Grade 1 Students
55
69
Grade 2 Students
50
75
Grade 3 Students
42
66
Grade 4 Students
53
72
Grade 5 Students
55
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John Newbery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wenatchee School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sunnyslope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wenatchee School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Newbery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wenatchee School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sunnyslope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wenatchee School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Newbery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wenatchee School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sunnyslope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wenatchee School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Newbery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wenatchee School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% White
61%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sunnyslope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wenatchee School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Newbery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wenatchee School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sunnyslope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wenatchee School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Newbery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wenatchee School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sunnyslope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wenatchee School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Newbery Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wenatchee School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sunnyslope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wenatchee School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Newbery Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wenatchee School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sunnyslope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wenatchee School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Newbery Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wenatchee School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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