Is Sunnyslope Elementary School a good school?

Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks 480 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sunnyslope Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 492 students attended Sunnyslope Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sunnyslope Elementary School?

Students at Sunnyslope Elementary School are 58% White, 21% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Sunnyslope Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sunnyslope Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Cedar Heights Middle School High : South Kitsap High School

Sunnyslope Elementary School

Summary:

Sunnyslope Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Orchard, Washington, serving 437 students in grades PK-5. As part of the South Kitsap School District, Sunnyslope consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and science.

Sunnyslope's student performance is a standout, with 55.78% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 54.15% for the district and 52.63% for the state. The school's 4th and 5th grade ELA scores are especially impressive, and its 5th grade science proficiency rate of 68.04% is well above the district (63.22%) and state (56.86%) averages. Sunnyslope's Hispanic students also perform exceptionally well, ranking among the top 5% of elementary schools in the state for ELA. Additionally, the school serves a more economically diverse student population, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to nearby schools.

While Sunnyslope's academic performance is strong, neighboring schools like John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park and Orchard Heights Elementary also demonstrate impressive results, particularly in ELA. Sunnyslope's racial diversity, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and multi-racial students, is another notable strength. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.1 to 15.0, may contribute to its academic success and ability to provide personalized attention to students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4183 Sunnyslope Rd SW
Port Orchard, WA 98367

(360) 443-3470

District: South Kitsap School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
480^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,021

Students who attend Sunnyslope Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cedar Heights Middle School
High:	South Kitsap High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 492

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.1%

Hispanic:

20.9%

Two or more races:

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks better than 58.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the South Kitsap School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sunnyslope Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.1%), Hispanic (20.9%), two or more races (13.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunnyslope Elementary School is 14.7. 5 elementary schools in the South Kitsap School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sunnyslope Elementary School employs 33.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunnyslope Elementary School is $18,021. 8 elementary schools in the South Kitsap School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunnyslope Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunnyslope Elementary School 480^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Sunnyslope Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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South Kitsap School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Kitsap School District 108^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunnyslope Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sunnyslope Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	67.60	281^st	1026	72.6%
2005	80.08	159^th	1031	84.6%
2006	63.12	376^th	1051	64.2%
2007	55.01	489^th	1069	54.3%
2008	54.81	504^th	1067	52.8%
2009	53.77	503^rd	1072	53.1%
2010	69.98	276^th	1088	74.6%
2011	73.15	245^th	1092	77.6%
2012	65.68	374^th	1097	65.9%
2013	72.74	271^st	1106	75.5%
2015	53.68	486^th	1067	54.5%
2016	68.44	327^th	1053	68.9%
2017	64.16	387^th	1056	63.4%
2018	55.79	466^th	1054	55.8%
2019	60.42	443^rd	1130	60.8%
2021	70.83	303^rd	1107	72.6%
2022	76.24	264^th	1169	77.4%
2023	59.77	442^nd	1169	62.2%
2024	57.29	480^th	1168	58.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sunnyslope Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	67.48	82^nd	252	67.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunnyslope Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.40	374^th	566	33.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunnyslope Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	65.33	235^th	835	71.9%
2019	68.84	223^rd	979	77.2%
2021	71.28	152^nd	854	82.2%
2022	75.87	137^th	1019	86.6%
2023	64.34	307^th	1013	69.7%
2024	65.19	300^th	1024	70.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Sunnyslope Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	50.56	507^th	1004	49.5%
2019	57.41	465^th	1068	56.5%
2021	64.66	322^nd	1008	68.1%
2022	71.51	292^nd	1100	73.5%
2023	60.30	405^th	1094	63.0%
2024	61.72	377^th	1093	65.5%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Sunnyslope Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	52.24	29^th	50	42.0%
2021	69.88	7^th	32	78.1%
2022	68.98	11^th	50	78.0%
2023	62.96	9^th	48	81.3%
2024	44.24	23^rd	39	41.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Sunnyslope Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	60.55	386^th	999	61.4%
2019	62.40	393^rd	1075	63.4%
2021	72.81	258^th	1025	74.8%
2022	78.51	227^th	1113	79.6%
2023	55.44	447^th	1099	59.3%
2024	51.01	519^th	1099	52.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunnyslope Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	74.43	91^st	540	83.1%
2019	72.31	146^th	697	79.1%
2021	85.85	32^nd	501	93.6%
2022	90.05	36^th	694	94.8%
2023	82.63	61^st	633	90.4%
2024	88.05	29^th	651	95.5%

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Rank History for White students at Sunnyslope Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	39.03	535^th	833	35.8%
2019	51.41	520^th	1027	49.4%
2021	55.27	399^th	943	57.7%
2022	68.62	307^th	1031	70.2%
2023	40.65	607^th	1011	40.0%
2024	51.17	490^th	1009	51.4%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Friday, July 14, 2017

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Enrollment information for Sunnyslope Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	360	5	13	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	391
1989	386	9	11	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	415
1990	415	11	13	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	443
1991	425	13	14	10	9	n/a	n/a	0	471
1992	453	15	20	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	503
1993	431	22	20	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	486
1994	428	7	27	10	12	n/a	n/a	0	484
1995	440	12	21	17	9	n/a	n/a	0	499
1996	440	12	21	17	9	n/a	n/a	0	499
1997	447	17	30	16	9	n/a	n/a	0	519
1998	437	14	24	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	502
1999	472	13	34	22	9	n/a	n/a	0	550
2000	437	11	40	17	16	n/a	n/a	0	521
2001	425	15	42	18	17	n/a	n/a	0	517
2002	370	15	43	19	10	n/a	n/a	0	457
2003	370	15	43	19	10	n/a	n/a	0	457
2004	373	19	50	19	9	n/a	n/a	0	470
2005	381	18	51	15	6	n/a	n/a	0	471
2006	361	17	42	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	441
2007	371	12	39	19	15	n/a	n/a	8	464
2008	384	9	34	21	10	n/a	n/a	19	477
2009	395	12	40	22	11	n/a	n/a	42	522
2010	418	9	37	26	10	n/a	n/a	40	540
2011	385	3	33	62	4	0	64	0	551
2012	355	9	30	60	7	1	59	0	521
2013	376	10	34	60	6	2	63	0	551
2014	384	5	32	53	4	5	57	0	540
2015	387	8	34	67	4	6	68	0	574
2016	333	6	34	60	0	3	65	0	501
2017	328	5	29	69	1	5	69	0	506
2018	308	10	28	93	1	6	71	0	517
2019	298	7	20	90	1	4	64	0	484
2020	310	7	21	103	1	4	72	0	518
2021	273	3	16	91	1	4	63	0	451
2022	256	6	20	87	3	3	54	0	429
2023	260	4	26	85	3	4	55	0	437
2024	286	11	22	103	2	3	65	0	492

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 Sunnyslope Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	391	20.0	19.5	0
1989	415	21.0	19.7	n/a
1990	443	21.9	20.2	0
1991	471	23.9	19.7	n/a
1992	503	25.0	20.1	n/a
1993	486	26.0	18.7	n/a
1994	484	26.0	18.6	n/a
1995	499	24.8	20.1	n/a
1996	499	24.8	20.1	n/a
1997	519	26.5	19.6	n/a
1998	502	26.3	19.1	n/a
1999	550	28.0	19.6	n/a
2000	521	30.1	17.3	n/a
2001	517	28.9	17.9	n/a
2002	457	27.7	16.5	31.5
2003	457	27.7	16.5	31.5
2004	470	30.0	15.7	34
2005	471	29.6	15.9	34.6
2006	441	26.4	16.7	30.8
2007	464	27.8	16.7	32.2
2008	477	27.0	17.7	30.3
2009	522	27.0	19.3	36.5
2010	540	28.4	18.9	36.6
2011	551	27.7	19.8	24.1
2012	521	25.0	20.8	39.2
2013	551	25.4	21.6	27.2
2014	540	n/a	n/a	40
2015	574	31.0	18.5	36.4
2016	501	26.0	19.2	33.3
2017	506	24.9	20.2	35.4
2018	517	26.9	19.1	30.6
2019	484	26.9	17.9	35.5
2020	518	32.1	16.1	31.9
2021	451	31.7	14.1	26.4
2022	429	30.0	14.2	24.7
2023	437	29.0	15.0	32.7
2024	492	33.3	14.7	39

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 Sunnyslope Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	391	20.0	19.5	0
1989	415	21.0	19.7	n/a
1990	443	21.9	20.2	0
1991	471	23.9	19.7	n/a
1992	503	25.0	20.1	n/a
1993	486	26.0	18.7	n/a
1994	484	26.0	18.6	n/a
1995	499	24.8	20.1	n/a
1996	499	24.8	20.1	n/a
1997	519	26.5	19.6	n/a
1998	502	26.3	19.1	n/a
1999	550	28.0	19.6	n/a
2000	521	30.1	17.3	n/a
2001	517	28.9	17.9	n/a
2002	457	27.7	16.5	31.5
2003	457	27.7	16.5	31.5
2004	470	30.0	15.7	34
2005	471	29.6	15.9	34.6
2006	441	26.4	16.7	30.8
2007	464	27.8	16.7	32.2
2008	477	27.0	17.7	30.3
2009	522	27.0	19.3	36.5
2010	540	28.4	18.9	36.6
2011	551	27.7	19.8	24.1
2012	521	25.0	20.8	39.2
2013	551	25.4	21.6	27.2
2014	540	n/a	n/a	40
2015	574	31.0	18.5	36.4
2016	501	26.0	19.2	33.3
2017	506	24.9	20.2	35.4
2018	517	26.9	19.1	30.6
2019	484	26.9	17.9	35.5
2020	518	32.1	16.1	31.9
2021	451	31.7	14.1	26.4
2022	429	30.0	14.2	24.7
2023	437	29.0	15.0	32.7
2024	492	33.3	14.7	39

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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