51爆料

Sunnyside School District

1110 S 6th St
Sunnyside, WA 98944-2197
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Sunnyside School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,213 students in Sunnyside School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
51爆料s in Sunnyside School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,563 Schools
# Students
6,213 Students
1,102,093 Students
# Teachers
348 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sunnyside School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#259 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
41%
37%
53%
28%
49%
84%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
93%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
6%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,049 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,963 is less than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$118 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,049
$18,796
Spending / Student
$18,963
$19,247

Best Sunnyside School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E. Jackson Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3641
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E. Edison Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-2601
Gr: 9-12 | 2,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 S. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 E. Lincoln
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E. Lincoln Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Outlook Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Vanbelle Road
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3352
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
916 N. 16 Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-4157
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Shs Graduation Alliance
Alternative School
1801 E Edison Ave
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(855) 486-8855
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
1220 N. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-5851
Gr: PK-K | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sunnyside School District?
Sunnyside School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,213 students.
What is the rank of Sunnyside School District?
Sunnyside School District is ranked #257 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sunnyside School District?
93% of Sunnyside School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunnyside School District?
Sunnyside School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Sunnyside School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,963 is less than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,213 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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