Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunnyside School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunnyside School serves the southern part of Great Falls, MT, with an attendance zone that covers approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest residents located about 2.3 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnyside School's student population of 396 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunnyside School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyside School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Roadrunner
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyside School's ranking?
Sunnyside School is ranked #440 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Sunnyside School often compared to?
Sunnyside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Middle School, Lincoln School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside School?
396 students attend Sunnyside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sunnyside School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnyside School?
Sunnyside School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunnyside School offer ?
Sunnyside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunnyside School part of?
Sunnyside School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.
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