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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1316 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Black
21%
13%
White
42%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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