Serving 571 students in grades 5-6,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
571 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)42%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)43%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
61%
21%
White
32%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Sunny Hill Elementary School?
571 students attend Sunny Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sunny Hill Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunny Hill Elementary School?
Sunny Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunny Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sunny Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Sunny Hill Elementary School part of?
Sunny Hill Elementary School is part of Haywood County School District.
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