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Sunnyside Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 426 students

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Posted March 29, 2011

We had our child at this school. The teachers yell at the kids and have an oveall "I don't care attitude". The academics is poor! Teachers don't want the parents involvement, only at a surface level. There's more time spent on the rainbow club (new age indocrination). They are trying to push this inclusive, acceept everything attitude. The previous principal "Dr. Trotter" was really good, but when she left, it really went down. Many of the kids are really bade and disrupts the class for those who want to learn. There's also too much bullying!!!! More needs to be done about it. This could be a really good public school, but it has poor leadership, too many poor teachers and non-involved parents. I would not recommend sending your child here, especially if you are a Christian.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2007

I found Sunnyside Elementary to be both satisfactory and disappointing. It truly depends on the teacher and their dedication and interest in their students. My first child had excellent k-2nd grade teachers, and is doing great in school. My second child's teacher was unorganized and did not recognize that my child needed help. If you plan to have your children attend Sunnyside, please be prepared to be 100% involved in every aspect of their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2005

I love Sunnyside. I have had three children go there, and they did well. The principal knows each child by name. The staff shows concern for the students.There are a lot of after school programs to help the kids that need it. More parents should become involved in the PTA, because it directly benefits the children,and OUR SCHOOL. Thanks to all the teachers,Sandy, Ann, Karen and Mr. Paul for making my childrens years in elementary school memorable ones. You guys are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 11, 2005

Sunnyside is a great school overall. I have two children there.If your child dosesn't succeed at Sunnyside it's because he/she doesn't want. Sunnyside offer different type of after school programs to help your child as much as needed. The principal as well as the teacher's are a well put together staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
61%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female88%
Male87%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income82%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)80%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners82%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income69%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)30%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners64%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income94%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)77%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female83%
Male84%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income82%
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income84%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)46%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female83%
Male82%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 44% 21%
Black 42% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
White 5% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5412 Saint Charles Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
Phone: (708) 449-3170

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