Sunnyside School

1800 19th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, 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 36% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sunnyside School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
406 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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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 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#417 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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36%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunnyside School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunnyside School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
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American Indian
9%
10%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
11%
6%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
61%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunnyside School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunnyside School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunnyside School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunnyside School's ranking?
Sunnyside School is ranked #417 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside School?
406 students attend Sunnyside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sunnyside School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnyside School?
Sunnyside School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunnyside School offer ?
Sunnyside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sunnyside School part of?
Sunnyside School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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