Sunny Hill Elementary School serves 571 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
571 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)42%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)43%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
61%
21%
White
32%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Sunny Hill Elementary School?
571 students attend Sunny Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sunny Hill Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunny Hill Elementary School?
Sunny Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunny Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sunny Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Sunny Hill Elementary School part of?
Sunny Hill Elementary School is part of Haywood County School District.
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