Sunshine Gardens Elementary School
Tel:
(650)877-8784
- Sunshine Gardens Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Sunshine Gardens Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 410 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sunshine Gardens Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sunshine Gardens Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4787 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 28% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 7% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South San Francisco Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sunshine Gardens Elementary School is El Camino High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Parkway Heights Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South San Francisco El Camino High School Grades: 9-12 | 1357 students
0.4 miles
1320 Mission Rd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650)877-8806 0.4 9-12 1357 - South San Francisco Parkway Heights Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 630 students
0.6 miles
650 Sunset Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650)877-8788 0.6 6-8 630 - South San Francisco Alta Loma Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 687 students
0.8 miles
116 Romney Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650)877-8797 0.8 6-8 687 - South San Francisco Buri Buri Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 598 students
0.8 miles
325 Del Monte Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650)877-8776 0.8 K-5 598 - South San Francisco Baden High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 101 students
1.1 miles
825 S.wood Dr.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650)877-8769 1.1 9-12 101
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