Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunnymead Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunnymead Elementary serves the west part of Moreno Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnymead Elementary School's student population of 642 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
642 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Sunnymead Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnymead Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8363 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnymead Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnymead Elementary School is ranked #8363 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunnymead Elementary School?
642 students attend Sunnymead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sunnymead Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnymead Elementary School?
Sunnymead Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunnymead Elementary School offer ?
Sunnymead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunnymead Elementary School part of?
Sunnymead Elementary School is part of Moreno Valley Unified School District.
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