Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sunnyside School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunnyside School serves the eastern part of Shelton, CT, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 1-mile distance from the school, with typical drive times ranging from 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnyside School's student population of 229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
229 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Showing Our Tiger Pride
School Rankings
Sunnyside School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyside School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
32%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
46%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyside School's ranking?
Sunnyside School is ranked #225 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside School?
229 students attend Sunnyside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sunnyside School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnyside School?
Sunnyside School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunnyside School offer ?
Sunnyside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Sunnyside School part of?
Sunnyside School is part of Shelton School District.
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