Sunnyside Elementary School
Sunnyside Elementary School serves 248 students in grades 3-5.
Sunnyside Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sunnyside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Sunnyside Elementary School's student population of 248 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 248 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sunnyside Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sunnyside Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #290 out of 1232 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 80% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sioux City Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sunnyside Elementary School is East High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is East Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sioux City East Middle School Math: 71% | Reading: 69%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,067 student10
0.3 miles
5401 Lorraine Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030 0.3 6-8 1,067 - Sioux City East High School Math: 76% | Reading: 76%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,378 student10
0.6 miles
5011 Mayhew Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000 0.6 9-12 1,378 - Sioux City Nodland Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 228 students
0.6 miles
5000 Mayhew Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4044 0.6 K-2 228 - Sioux City Morningside Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 69%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 641 students10
1.1 miles
3601 Bushnell Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048 1.1 K-5 641 - Sioux City Spalding Park Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 69%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 630 students10
1.4 miles
4101 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043 1.4 PK-5 630
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