Sunnyside School
Tel:
(203) 922-3021
- Sunnyside School serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Sunnyside School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sunnyside School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Sunnyside School's student population of 221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 221 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Sunnyside School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Sunnyside School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #316 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 25% |
| Black | 11% | 13% |
| White | 54% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shelton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sunnyside School is Ansonia High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Intermediate School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Long Hill School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Shelton Long Hill School Grades: PK-4 | 372 students
1.4 miles
565 Long Hill Ave.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4077 1.4 PK-4 372 - Orange Turkey Hill School Grades: 1-6 | 294 students
1.6 miles
441 Turkey Hill Rd.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8040 1.6 1-6 294 - Derby Bradley School Grades: K-5 | 279 students
2.0 miles
155 David Humphreys Rd.
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5040 2.0 K-5 279 - Shelton Perry Hill Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 726 students
2.0 miles
60 Perry Hill Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-4002 2.0 5-6 726 - Orange Mary L. Tracy School Grades: PK-K | 184 students
2.6 miles
650 School House Lane
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8028 2.6 PK-K 184
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