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250 Foerster Street, San Francisco, CA 94112-1341
Summary
Sunnyside Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 86th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
66.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 66.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 552/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 743/4,657 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 366 |
| Low-Income Students | 121 (33.1%) |
| English Learners | 39 (10.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.9 points from last year and rose 9.2 points over the full period. Math rose 5.3 points from last year and rose 13.0 points over the full period.
•Math +13.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 68.3% to 77.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 81%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 50.0% to 77.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.4-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 69.5% of English-only students. The gap held steady as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Sunnyside Elementary compare within the district?
Sunnyside Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sunnyside Elementary rank in California?
Sunnyside Elementary ranks No. 552 of 4,657 in reading and No. 743 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Sunnyside Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 14 in reading and No. 25 in math among 61 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.8% meet the reading standard and 40.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sunnyside Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco?
Sunnyside Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San FranciscoHow does Sunnyside Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco County?
Sunnyside Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Francisco CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside ElementaryThis school | 66.1% | 72.9% |
| Alamo Elementary | 64.6% | 66.7% |
| Alvarado Elementary | 51.6% | 59.4% |
