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Sunnyside School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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MSP Results
MSP Results by Subgroup
HSPE Results
HSPE Results by Subgroup
EOC Results
EOC Results by Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

1110 S 6th St
Sunnyside, WA 98944
Yakima County
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PH: (509) 836-6532
FAX: (509) 837-0535

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Grades PK-12
6086 students
8 schools

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MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

50% (2011)

52% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2011.

Math

43% (2011)

44% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

48% (2011)

43% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Writing

60% (2011)

49% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2011.

Math

47% (2011)

39% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

46% (2011)

50% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science

25% (2011)

14% (2010)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2011.

Math

51% (2011)

46% (2010)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

53% (2011)

39% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2011.

Math

52% (2011)

31% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

33% (2011)

35% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2011.

Writing

55% (2011)

49% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2011.

Math

51% (2011)

46% (2010)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

44% (2011)

54% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.

Science

22% (2011)

20% (2010)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

Math

40% (2011)

37% (2010)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8.
The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

See Washington's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

MSP Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	55%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Low income	49%
Not low income	62%
Special education	24%
Not special education	53%
Limited English	33%
Migrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	47%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	55%
Low income	43%
Not low income	43%
Special education	12%
Not special education	47%
Limited English	27%
Migrant	44%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	48%
Female	53%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Low income	48%
Not low income	21%
Special education	27%
Not special education	51%
Limited English	23%
Migrant	32%

Writing	This District
All Students	60%
Female	73%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Low income	60%
Not low income	47%
Special education	29%
Not special education	65%
Limited English	39%
Migrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	51%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Low income	47%
Not low income	21%
Special education	13%
Not special education	52%
Limited English	22%
Migrant	42%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	46%
Female	55%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Low income	46%
Special education	25%
Not special education	49%
Limited English	22%
Migrant	41%

Science	This District
All Students	25%
Female	28%
Male	23%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	51%
Low income	25%
Special education	5%
Not special education	28%
Limited English	5%
Migrant	17%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	54%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Low income	52%
Special education	19%
Not special education	56%
Limited English	21%
Migrant	46%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Low income	53%
Special education	15%
Not special education	57%
Limited English	14%
Migrant	45%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Low income	52%
Special education	8%
Not special education	56%
Limited English	17%
Migrant	41%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	33%
Female	40%
Male	25%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Low income	33%
Special education	10%
Not special education	35%
Limited English	4%
Migrant	25%

Writing	This District
All Students	55%
Female	70%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	63%
Low income	55%
Special education	12%
Not special education	59%
Limited English	24%
Migrant	48%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	52%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Low income	52%
Special education	10%
Not special education	55%
Limited English	18%
Migrant	42%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	49%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Low income	44%
Special education	13%
Not special education	48%
Limited English	13%
Migrant	40%

Science	This District
All Students	22%
Female	21%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	48%
Low income	22%
Special education	4%
Not special education	24%
Limited English	1%
Migrant	16%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	41%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	52%
Low income	40%
Special education	10%
Not special education	43%
Limited English	8%
Migrant	27%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8.
The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

HSPE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading

66% (2011)

60% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

19% (2011)

19% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing

64% (2011)

74% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

Math

Data not available for this district (2011)

12% (2010)
The state average for Math was n/a in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading, writing and science in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams.
The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

See Washington's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

HSPE Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	65%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Low income	68%
Not low income	25%
Special education	36%
Not special education	69%
Limited English	13%
Migrant	57%

Science	This District
All Students	19%
Female	16%
Male	22%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	42%
Low income	19%
Special education	4%
Not special education	20%
Limited English	0%
Migrant	11%

Writing	This District
All Students	64%
Female	73%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Low income	64%
Special education	28%
Not special education	67%
Limited English	21%
Migrant	59%

Math	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading, writing and science in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams.
The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

EOC Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

Algebra I

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

Geometry

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

Algebra I

75% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 88% in 2011.

Geometry

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 98% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 93% in 2011.

Algebra I

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 53% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 48% in 2011.

Geometry

95% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 63% in 2011.

Algebra I

33% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 31% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 27% in 2011.

Geometry

54% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 67% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 33% in 2011.

Algebra I

49% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 32% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 26% in 2011.

Geometry

49% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 20% in 2011.

Algebra I

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 23% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 36% in 2011.

Geometry

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 29% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in algebra I, geometry, integrated math I, and integrated math II.
The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

See Washington's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

EOC Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
Subgroup results not available

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	75%
Female	72%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Low income	75%
Not special education	75%
Migrant	64%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
Female	44%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	46%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	46%
Low income	46%
Special education	11%
Limited English	23%
Migrant	47%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	95%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	95%
Not special education	95%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	33%
Female	24%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	32%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	50%
Low income	33%
Special education	16%
Not special education	35%
Limited English	14%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	54%
Female	47%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	52%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Low income	54%
Not special education	54%
Migrant	48%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	49%
Female	45%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	47%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	49%
Not special education	49%
Migrant	50%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	49%
Female	51%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	48%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	49%
Not special education	49%
Migrant	46%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
Subgroup results not available

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in algebra I, geometry, integrated math I, and integrated math II.
The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Information about this data

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Average years educational experience	12	12

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Information about this data

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Master's degree or higher	63%	66%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	16	17

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	88%	16%
White	10%	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	3%
Black	<1%	6%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	97%	42%
Special education	12%	13%
Transitional bilingual	28%	8%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,105	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Student and staff support	14%	11%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	16%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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