Serving 344 students in grades 3-5, Sunnyside Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunnyside Elementary School serves the southern part of Berkeley, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of the school, typically 5-10 minutes away, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnyside Intermediate School's student population of 344 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunnyside Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyside Intermediate School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2535 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyside Intermediate School's ranking?
Sunnyside Intermediate School is ranked #2535 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sunnyside Intermediate School often compared to?
Sunnyside Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, Ray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside Intermediate School?
344 students attend Sunnyside Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sunnyside Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnyside Intermediate School?
Sunnyside Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunnyside Intermediate School offer ?
Sunnyside Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Sunnyside Intermediate School part of?
Sunnyside Intermediate School is part of Berkeley SD 87 School District.
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