Serving 1,185 students in grades 6-8, Sunnymead Middle 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunnymead Middle serves the west part of Moreno Valley, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnymead Middle School's student population of 1,185 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,185 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunnymead Middle 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 Middle School is 0.38, 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
#9006 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnymead Middle School's ranking?
Sunnymead Middle School is ranked #9006 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunnymead Middle School?
1,185 students attend Sunnymead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sunnymead Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnymead Middle School?
Sunnymead Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunnymead Middle School offer ?
Sunnymead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sunnymead Middle School part of?
Sunnymead Middle School is part of Moreno Valley Unified School District.
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