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#618 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 28% in state

Sunnyslope Elementary School

Elementary School · South Kitsap School District · Port Orchard, WA

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

4183 SUNNYSLOPE RD SW, Port Orchard, WA 98367

  • Math 47% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.4% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.8% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$18,543
Chronic Absenteeism0.8%

Students at Sunnyslope Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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

39%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sunnyslope 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: High3,323/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Orchard), 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

$105,846

Median home value

$507,600

Median rent

$1,809/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98367; 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
Sidney Glen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–53.6 mi483Compare →
Bethany Lutheran Church & Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition3.6privateK–84.0 mi89Compare →
West Hills S.t.e.m. AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–54.3 mi329Compare →
Kitsap Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7K–54.5 mi320Compare →

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.

South Kitsap School District

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#8 of 17
District spending per student
$18,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sunnyslope Elementary School is listed in South Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sunnyslope Elementary School

Sunnyslope Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Orchard, WA, part of South Kitsap School District, serving approximately 492 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #618 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunnyslope Elementary School

What grades does Sunnyslope Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Sunnyslope Elementary School?

Sunnyslope Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunnyslope Elementary School rank in WA?

Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks #618 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Sunnyslope Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunnyslope Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Sunnyslope Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunnyslope Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sunnyslope Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Sunnyslope Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

39.0% of students at Sunnyslope 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
492
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Kitsap County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
0.8%
Area population (ZIP 98367)
32,203
Area average commute
35.4 min
Area median age
42.6
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 98367; 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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