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#116 of 219 schools in DE
Sunnyside Elementary School
Elementary School · Smyrna School District · Smyrna, DE
A Smyrna School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
123 Rabbit Chase Road, Smyrna, DE 19977
- Math 58% vs DE 40% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs DE 41% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunnyside Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2022, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 70 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sunnyside Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,450/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smyrna), 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
$78,803
Median home value
$311,800
Median rent
$1,366/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19977; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–3 | 1.5 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Clayton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| North Smyrna Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–3 | 2.1 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Providence Creek Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 741 | 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.
Smyrna School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunnyside Elementary School is listed in Smyrna School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunnyside Elementary School
Sunnyside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Smyrna, DE, part of Smyrna School District, serving approximately 529 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunnyside Elementary School
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary School serve?
Sunnyside Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunnyside Elementary School rank in DE?
Sunnyside Elementary School ranks #116 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Sunnyside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunnyside Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunnyside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sunnyside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunnyside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sunnyside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (302) 653-8580
- Area population (ZIP 19977)
- 27,164
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 19977; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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