Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnyslope Elementary School's student population of 640 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyslope Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5810 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
86%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyslope Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnyslope Elementary School is ranked #5810 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sunnyslope Elementary School often compared to?
Sunnyslope Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ladd Lane Elementary School, Cerra Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunnyslope Elementary School?
640 students attend Sunnyslope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sunnyslope Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnyslope Elementary School?
Sunnyslope Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sunnyslope Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyslope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Sunnyslope Elementary School part of?
Sunnyslope Elementary School is part of Hollister School District.
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