Sunnyside Elementary

Summary:

Sunnyside Elementary is a public elementary school located in New Brighton, Minnesota, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 497 students. The school is part of the Mounds View Public School District, which is ranked 105 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunnyside Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 52.11% White, 11.87% African American, 19.11% Hispanic, and 8.45% Asian students. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in Math (55.03%) and Reading (47.65%) are generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and Hispanic students performing relatively well, while White and Special Education students lag behind. Sunnyside Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 307th out of 870 Minnesota elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 445th out of 881 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Sunnyside Elementary's performance is generally lower than some of the higher-performing schools in the area, such as Bel Air Elementary. Additionally, Sunnyside Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students (54.12%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic challenge that the school may need to address through targeted programs and resources.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 2070 County Rd H
       New Brighton, MN  55112-1586


(651) 621-7600

District: Mounds View Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
445th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,287 Help


Students who attend Sunnyside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Edgewood Middle School
High:    Irondale Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  497

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.1%
Hispanic:
19.1%
African American:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.1% Help


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Compare Details Sunnyside Elementary ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Mounds View Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.1%), Hispanic (19.1%), African American (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary is 10.3, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Mounds View Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunnyside Elementary is $15,287, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Mounds View Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunnyside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunnyside Elementary 445th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Sunnyside Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mounds View Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mounds View Public School District 105th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunnyside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sunnyside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 43.10 476th 674 29.4%
2004 66.48 223rd 676 67.0%
2005 61.88 272nd 685 60.3%
2006 66.00 255th 756 66.3%
2007 60.92 330th 777 57.5%
2008 67.32 246th 781 68.5%
2009 65.69 156th 434 64.1%
2010 58.61 403rd 803 49.8%
2011 58.35 407th 814 50.0%
2012 57.31 435th 820 47.0%
2013 64.32 324th 824 60.7%
2014 61.26 370th 826 55.2%
2015 55.08 453rd 840 46.1%
2016 48.95 518th 848 38.9%
2017 50.33 506th 853 40.7%
2018 65.54 314th 847 62.9%
2019 67.03 307th 870 64.7%
2021 58.87 393rd 869 54.8%
2022 51.85 476th 858 44.5%
2023 53.07 438th 845 48.2%
2024 53.92 445th 881 49.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sunnyside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.21 12th 98 87.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunnyside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.53 78th 242 67.8%
2019 40.92 128th 239 46.4%
2022 38.85 155th 256 39.5%
2023 66.50 54th 276 80.4%
2024 58.95 81st 303 73.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunnyside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.30 313th 463 32.4%
2019 81.41 51st 515 90.1%
2021 47.58 217th 417 48.0%
2022 45.65 280th 500 44.0%
2023 54.07 217th 524 58.6%
2024 46.58 303rd 572 47.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunnyside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.76 263rd 728 63.9%
2019 61.21 278th 740 62.4%
2021 51.41 344th 683 49.6%
2022 47.45 357th 663 46.2%
2023 43.03 468th 774 39.5%
2024 56.69 335th 793 57.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunnyside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.69 325th 774 58.0%
2019 65.19 297th 787 62.3%
2021 54.92 401st 783 48.8%
2022 54.57 414th 799 48.2%
2023 53.29 416th 787 47.1%
2024 54.78 396th 809 51.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunnyside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.65 297th 779 61.9%
2019 65.00 304th 798 61.9%
2021 57.17 362nd 784 53.8%
2022 46.60 503rd 808 37.7%
2023 49.25 447th 799 44.1%
2024 49.49 466th 826 43.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sunnyside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.64 41st 134 69.4%
2024 61.79 58th 154 62.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Sunnyside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.06 128th 266 51.9%
2019 73.92 58th 283 79.5%
2022 41.30 163rd 282 42.2%
2023 37.97 171st 279 38.7%
2024 59.88 118th 310 61.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunnyside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.13 70th 220 68.2%
2019 55.58 87th 219 60.3%
2022 49.70 95th 209 54.5%
2023 52.33 82nd 214 61.7%
2024 54.89 93rd 249 62.7%
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Rank History for White students at Sunnyside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.12 246th 712 65.4%
2019 74.41 140th 722 80.6%
2021 61.95 237th 710 66.6%
2022 58.42 294th 725 59.4%
2023 62.48 247th 712 65.3%
2024 48.08 396th 730 45.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunnyside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 608 11 26 12 5 n/a n/a 0 662
1989 566 15 25 11 9 n/a n/a 0 626
1990 551 10 22 10 9 n/a n/a 0 602
1991 493 11 16 9 10 n/a n/a 0 539
1992 549 14 16 8 7 n/a n/a 0 594
1993 529 19 14 7 11 n/a n/a 0 580
1994 508 15 15 4 11 n/a n/a 0 553
1995 500 13 18 8 11 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 500 13 18 8 11 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 465 15 14 10 15 n/a n/a 0 519
1998 452 13 15 11 5 n/a n/a 0 496
1999 450 25 16 13 10 n/a n/a 0 514
2000 438 43 22 16 5 n/a n/a 0 524
2001 434 51 23 19 9 n/a n/a 0 536
2002 389 50 36 27 12 n/a n/a 0 514
2003 389 50 36 27 12 n/a n/a 0 514
2004 383 59 35 33 6 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 358 56 37 27 8 n/a n/a 0 486
2006 361 67 46 34 8 n/a n/a 0 516
2007 339 51 52 27 8 n/a n/a 0 477
2008 352 50 50 36 6 n/a n/a 0 494
2009 360 57 53 40 8 n/a n/a 0 518
2010 365 72 49 43 8 n/a n/a 0 537
2011 383 76 49 41 3 1 15 0 568
2012 386 89 45 43 2 1 21 0 587
2013 393 74 51 38 5 1 33 0 595
2014 386 70 44 45 4 0 43 0 592
2015 331 58 44 49 2 0 48 0 532
2016 346 59 43 49 2 0 50 0 549
2017 329 64 52 58 2 1 57 0 563
2018 304 64 49 57 1 0 50 0 525
2019 301 60 45 64 1 1 48 0 520
2020 300 57 55 64 0 1 53 0 530
2021 287 66 45 78 0 0 46 0 522
2022 265 65 43 85 0 0 34 0 492
2023 259 59 42 95 0 0 42 0 497

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunnyside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 662 32.0 20.6 6.6
1989 626 33.6 18.6 6.1
1990 602 34.8 17.2 9
1991 539 34.7 15.5 10.8
1992 594 34.7 17.1 17.5
1993 580 30.2 19.2 13.4
1994 553 30.9 17.9 15.2
1995 550 0.0 0.0 15.1
1996 550 0.0 0.0 15.1
1997 519 28.5 18.2 15.6
1998 496 n/a 0.0 18.5
1999 514 35.7 14.4 20.6
2000 524 33.8 15.5 31.5
2001 536 31.2 17.2 34.1
2002 514 30.3 17.0 42
2003 514 30.3 17.0 42
2004 516 26.6 19.4 40.5
2005 486 32.2 15.1 34.8
2006 516 31.4 16.4 38.6
2007 477 31.8 15.0 38.2
2008 494 33.5 14.7 38.5
2009 518 36.3 14.3 36.7
2010 537 37.1 14.4 45.3
2011 568 40.2 14.1 44.9
2012 587 40.4 14.5 48
2013 595 43.9 13.5 45.5
2014 592 43.4 13.6 44.9
2015 532 43.0 12.3 43.4
2016 549 40.0 13.7 43.2
2017 563 40.0 14.0 44.8
2018 525 38.0 13.7 45.9
2019 520 40.1 12.9 41.5
2020 530 40.3 13.1 42.5
2021 522 45.4 11.4 42.7
2022 492 44.8 10.9 41.9
2023 497 47.8 10.3 54.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunnyside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 662 32.0 20.6 6.6
1989 626 33.6 18.6 6.1
1990 602 34.8 17.2 9
1991 539 34.7 15.5 10.8
1992 594 34.7 17.1 17.5
1993 580 30.2 19.2 13.4
1994 553 30.9 17.9 15.2
1995 550 0.0 0.0 15.1
1996 550 0.0 0.0 15.1
1997 519 28.5 18.2 15.6
1998 496 n/a 0.0 18.5
1999 514 35.7 14.4 20.6
2000 524 33.8 15.5 31.5
2001 536 31.2 17.2 34.1
2002 514 30.3 17.0 42
2003 514 30.3 17.0 42
2004 516 26.6 19.4 40.5
2005 486 32.2 15.1 34.8
2006 516 31.4 16.4 38.6
2007 477 31.8 15.0 38.2
2008 494 33.5 14.7 38.5
2009 518 36.3 14.3 36.7
2010 537 37.1 14.4 45.3
2011 568 40.2 14.1 44.9
2012 587 40.4 14.5 48
2013 595 43.9 13.5 45.5
2014 592 43.4 13.6 44.9
2015 532 43.0 12.3 43.4
2016 549 40.0 13.7 43.2
2017 563 40.0 14.0 44.8
2018 525 38.0 13.7 45.9
2019 520 40.1 12.9 41.5
2020 530 40.3 13.1 42.5
2021 522 45.4 11.4 42.7
2022 492 44.8 10.9 41.9
2023 497 47.8 10.3 54.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunnyside Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,287

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunnyside Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 307th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 438th of 845 Elementary schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sunnyside Elementary)72.860
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Mounds View Public School District)76.264.8
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sunnyside Elementary)59.737.4
 22.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mounds View Public School District)62.550.8
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Sunnyside Elementary)70.558.9
 11.6%
   4th Grade Math (Mounds View Public School District)73.962.5
 11.4%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Sunnyside Elementary)61.949.1
 12.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Mounds View Public School District)65.452.9
 12.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Sunnyside Elementary)62.643.5
 19.1%
   5th Grade Math (Mounds View Public School District)61.656.6
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Sunnyside Elementary)64.255.8
 8.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Mounds View Public School District)70.568.4
 2.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Sunnyside Elementary)60.845.3
 15.5%
   5th Grade Science (Mounds View Public School District)62.156.2
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students520497
 4.4%
African American6059
 1.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4542
 6.7%
Hispanic6495
 48.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White301259
 14%
Two or More Races4842
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.5%54.1%
 12.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunnyside Elementary

Students at Sunnyside Elementary are 52% White, 19% Hispanic, 12% African American, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 497 students attended Sunnyside Elementary.

Sunnyside Elementary ranks 445th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sunnyside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edgewood Middle School
High : Irondale Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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