Needs Improvement
#427 of 451 schools in ND
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunnyside Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minot), 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
$75,329
Median home value
$270,200
Median rent
$875/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot Public Schools K-5 Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Our Redeemers Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 261 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Minot 1
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #18 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunnyside Elementary School is listed in MINOT 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunnyside Elementary School
Sunnyside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minot, ND, part of Minot 1, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 5th.
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunnyside Elementary School rank in ND?
Sunnyside Elementary School ranks #427 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Sunnyside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunnyside Elementary School?
70.2% of students at Sunnyside Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (701) 857-4690
- Area population (ZIP 58701)
- 32,868
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 58701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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