Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate

530 N 26th St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,047 students in grades 5-6, Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 1,047 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate's student population of 1,047 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
1,047 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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School Rankings

Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1316 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
27%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate's ranking?
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate is ranked #1316 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate often compared to?
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School, Klondike Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate?
1,047 students attend Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate?
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate offer ?
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate part of?
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate is part of Lafayette School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 1,047 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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