Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-8, 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 22% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunnyside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sunnyside School's student population of 325 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Sunnyside School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyside School is 0.47, 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
#597 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
17%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
71%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyside School's ranking?
Sunnyside School is ranked #597 out of 722 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 Cottonwood School, North Star School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside School?
325 students attend Sunnyside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sunnyside School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnyside School?
Sunnyside School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunnyside School offer ?
Sunnyside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunnyside School part of?
Sunnyside School is part of Havre Elementary School District.
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