Sunkist Elementary School
Sunkist Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Sunkist Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Sunkist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Sunkist Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Rankings
Sunkist Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Sunkist Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5823 out of 9659 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 92% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bassett Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sunkist Elementary School is Nueva Vista Continuation High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Edgewood Academy (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- La Puente Edgewood Academy Math: 48% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 576 students10
0.3 miles
14135 E. Fairgrove Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7800 0.3 K-8 576 - La Puente J. E. Van Wig Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 425 students10
0.3 miles
1151 N. Van Wig Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-8000 0.3 K-5 425 - La Puente Nueva Vista Continuation High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 48 students10
0.3 miles
904 Willow Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-3177 0.3 10-12 48 - La Puente Bassett Senior High School Math: 26% | Reading: 65%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,012 student10
0.4 miles
755 Ardilla Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2800 0.4 9-12 1,012 - La Puente Torch Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 624 students10
0.6 miles
751 N. Vineland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2700 0.6 6-8 624
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