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#967 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 43% in state

Outlook Elementary School

Elementary School · Sunnyside School District · Sunnyside, WA

A Sunnyside School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1110 S. 6th Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944

  • Math 23% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.4% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-28.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$17,915
Chronic Absenteeism32%

Students at Outlook Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Outlook 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,891/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sunnyside), 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

$60,167

Median home value

$230,100

Median rent

$959/mo

College educated

9.1%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98944; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sunnyside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–124.3 mi229Compare →
Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–44.5 mi576Compare →
Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–54.6 mi606Compare →
Sun Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–K4.8 mi432Compare →

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.

Sunnyside School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$17,915NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Outlook Elementary School is listed in Sunnyside School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Outlook Elementary School

Outlook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sunnyside, WA, part of Sunnyside School District, serving approximately 437 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #967 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Outlook Elementary School

What grades does Outlook Elementary School serve?

Outlook Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Outlook Elementary School?

Outlook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Outlook Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Outlook Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Outlook Elementary School rank in WA?

Outlook Elementary School ranks #967 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Outlook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Outlook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Outlook Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Outlook Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Outlook Elementary School a charter school?

No, Outlook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Outlook Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Outlook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Outlook Elementary School?

86.7% of students at Outlook 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Yakima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.0%
Area population (ZIP 98944)
24,048
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
28.1
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98944; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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