Below Average
#8148 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sunnyside Elementary
Elementary School · Sunnyside Union Elementary · Strathmore, CA
A Sunnyside Union Elementary elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21644 Avenue 196, Strathmore, CA 93267
- Math 12% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunnyside Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunnyside Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average503/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,786
Median home value
$245,600
Median rent
$875/mo
College educated
5.4%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93267; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathmore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 744 | Compare → |
| Loma Vista CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sunnyside Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunnyside Elementary is listed in Sunnyside Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunnyside Elementary
Sunnyside Elementary is a public elementary school in Strathmore, CA, part of Sunnyside Union Elementary, serving approximately 302 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,148 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunnyside Elementary
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary serve?
Sunnyside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunnyside Elementary rank in CA?
Sunnyside Elementary ranks #8,148 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sunnyside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunnyside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sunnyside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunnyside Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sunnyside Elementary a charter school?
No, Sunnyside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunnyside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sunnyside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunnyside Elementary?
90.7% of students at Sunnyside Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (559) 568-1741
- Area population (ZIP 93267)
- 5,879
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93267; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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