Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sunnyside Environmental School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: 44%
- Reading Proficiency: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnyside Environmental School's student population of 470 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunnyside Environmental School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
71%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside Environmental School?
470 students attend Sunnyside Environmental School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sunnyside Environmental School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnyside Environmental School?
Sunnyside Environmental School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunnyside Environmental School offer ?
Sunnyside Environmental School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sunnyside Environmental School part of?
Sunnyside Environmental School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunnyside Environmental School located?
Sunnyside Environmental School is located in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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