Very Good
#249 of 990 schools in CT
Top 25% in state
Sunnyside School
Elementary School · Shelton School District · Shelton, CT
A Shelton School District elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
418 River Rd., Shelton, CT 06484
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunnyside School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sunnyside School 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,739
Median home value
$435,700
Median rent
$1,661/mo
College educated
43.5%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06484; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Foundation School OrangePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 1.1 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Turkey Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 1–6 | 1.4 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Long Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Booth Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | Not available | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shelton School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunnyside School is listed in Shelton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunnyside School
Sunnyside School is a public elementary school in Shelton, CT, part of Shelton School District, serving approximately 224 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunnyside School
What grades does Sunnyside School serve?
Sunnyside School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Sunnyside School?
Sunnyside School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunnyside School rank in CT?
Sunnyside School ranks #249 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Sunnyside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunnyside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunnyside School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sunnyside School a charter school?
No, Sunnyside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunnyside School a Title I school?
No, Sunnyside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunnyside School?
48.7% of students at Sunnyside School 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (203) 922-3021
- Area population (ZIP 06484)
- 41,402
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 06484; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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