Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sunnyside School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 325 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Sunnyside School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyside School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside School?
325 students attend Sunnyside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sunnyside School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnyside School?
Sunnyside School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunnyside School offer ?
Sunnyside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 325 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
