Sunnyside School District
School District · Sunnyside, Washington
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,213
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,213
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Evaluating Sunnyside School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sunnyside School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Washington Elementary
Sunnyside · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
Sunnyside · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pioneer Elementary School
Sunnyside · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#102 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,915
+$191 vs Washington median
District size
6,213 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Sunnyside School District ranks #102 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Sunnyside School District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Washington Elementary (7.4/10), Chief Kamiakin Elementary School (7.4/10), and Pioneer Elementary School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sunnyside School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sunnyside School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Chief Kamiakin Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Pioneer Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Outlook Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Harrison Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Sierra Vista Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Sunnyside High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sunnyside School District
Sunnyside School District is a Sunnyside, Washington school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 6,213 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. District-level spending was $17,915 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Sunnyside School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chief Kamiakin Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Sunnyside School District students show an average math proficiency of 36.6% and ELA proficiency of 41.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sunnyside School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sunnyside School District with test data.
Schools in Sunnyside School District
9 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Sunnyside
- Total Enrollment
- 6,213
- Teachers (FTE)
- 349
- District spending per student
- $17,915NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sunnyside School District?
Sunnyside School District has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sunnyside School District?
The average composite rating for Sunnyside School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Sunnyside School District?
Sunnyside School District's district-level spending was $17,915 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sunnyside School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sunnyside School District is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sunnyside School District?
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sunnyside School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Sunnyside School District?
Across schools in Sunnyside School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sunnyside School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Sunnyside School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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