Below Average
#1854 of 1,992 schools in MN
Sunnyside Elementary
Elementary School · Red Wing Public School District · Red Wing, MN
A Red Wing Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1669 SOUTHWOOD AVE, Red Wing, MN 55066
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunnyside Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 37% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.9%
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 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,366/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Wing), 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
$70,529
Median home value
$237,800
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| 5riversonline ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Reach ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 56 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Red Wing Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunnyside Elementary is listed in Red Wing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunnyside Elementary
Sunnyside Elementary is a public elementary school in Red Wing, MN, part of Red Wing Public School District, serving approximately 342 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,854 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunnyside Elementary
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary serve?
Sunnyside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary is 13.7:1. 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 MN?
Sunnyside Elementary ranks #1,854 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sunnyside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunnyside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
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?
45.9% 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Goodhue County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (651) 385-4570
- Area population (ZIP 55066)
- 19,125
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 55066; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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