Sunshine Gardens Elementary

Public K-5

 1200 Miller Ave.
       South San Francisco, CA  94080-1221


(650) 877-8784

District: South San Francisco Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4043rd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,340 Help


Students who attend Sunshine Gardens Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Parkway Heights Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.3%
Asian:
24.9%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.7% Help


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Compare Details Sunshine Gardens Elementary ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the South San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.3%), Asian (24.9%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunshine Gardens Elementary is 20.8, which is the 4th best among 9 elementary schools in the South San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunshine Gardens Elementary is $5,340. 5 elementary schools in the South San Francisco Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sunshine Gardens Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunshine Gardens Elementary 4043rd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Sunshine Gardens Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


South San Francisco Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks South San Francisco Unified 604th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunshine Gardens Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sunshine Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.97 2502nd 4809 48.0%
2005 37.08 2886th 4822 40.1%
2006 47.40 2297th 4818 52.3%
2007 44.49 2648th 5113 48.2%
2008 57.06 1996th 5113 61.0%
2009 44.82 2762nd 5193 46.8%
2010 56.63 2182nd 5314 58.9%
2011 44.47 2926th 5377 45.6%
2012 57.54 2178th 5390 59.6%
2013 51.16 2615th 5530 52.7%
2015 48.15 2550th 5611 54.6%
2016 46.39 2688th 5614 52.1%
2017 34.64 3465th 5692 39.1%
2018 34.80 3482nd 5662 38.5%
2019 40.24 3176th 5789 45.1%
2021 44.10 724th 1417 48.9%
2022 35.41 3425th 5883 41.8%
2023 28.23 4031st 5848 31.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunshine Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.59 1053rd 3246 67.6%
2019 53.55 1066th 3275 67.5%
2021 23.81 578th 602 4.0%
2022 17.34 3281st 3311 0.9%
2023 26.27 2789th 3240 13.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunshine Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.03 1850th 2416 23.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunshine Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.35 4307th 5084 15.3%
2019 45.69 2697th 5173 47.9%
2021 47.21 519th 1110 53.2%
2022 44.13 2674th 5264 49.2%
2023 17.07 4882nd 5355 8.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunshine Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.66 2910th 5413 46.2%
2019 49.71 2512th 5492 54.3%
2021 46.88 605th 1267 52.2%
2022 50.38 2395th 5635 57.5%
2023 34.43 3371st 5595 39.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunshine Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.57 3730th 5431 31.3%
2019 32.53 3582nd 5510 35.0%
2021 40.48 696th 1272 45.3%
2022 21.41 4574th 5663 19.2%
2023 22.04 4517th 5627 19.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunshine Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.64 3576th 4830 26.0%
2019 35.48 3280th 4963 33.9%
2022 34.28 3346th 5084 34.2%
2023 27.40 3905th 5079 23.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Friday, February 8, 2019

Open Quote This school is rundown, has oversize classrooms, not much is done for kids who are ahead and get excellent grades. They are left to fend for themselves while those that need help get the attention. Everyone needs to be included in all aspects. Lack of Spirit Day for kids to have Fun. They used to have a Fun Run every month but since this new Principal started, she took everything away. Most of the teachers are involved with the students expect about 2 or 3. Sunshine Gardens needs improvements as soon as possible. The kids suffer if things are not fixed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sunshine Gardens Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 206 19 60 115 2 n/a n/a 0 402
1989 181 15 74 144 3 n/a n/a 0 417
1990 196 21 71 146 4 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 170 33 65 171 3 n/a n/a 0 442
1992 151 30 64 198 10 n/a n/a 0 453
1993 148 15 60 169 6 n/a n/a 0 398
1994 141 19 61 178 5 n/a n/a 0 404
1995 136 21 77 163 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 136 21 77 163 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 153 18 68 142 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1998 133 21 66 156 2 n/a n/a 0 378
1999 117 22 70 194 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 97 26 78 201 2 n/a n/a 0 404
2001 90 20 84 195 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2002 81 12 78 187 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2003 81 12 78 187 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2004 60 24 60 182 1 n/a n/a 0 327
2005 47 20 78 187 0 n/a n/a 1 333
2006 48 24 109 227 1 n/a n/a 1 410
2007 52 15 105 235 0 n/a n/a 4 411
2008 60 10 109 233 n/a n/a n/a 0 412
2009 63 11 95 224 0 15 1 0 409
2010 41 7 32 247 0 4 78 0 409
2011 46 7 52 227 3 4 65 0 404
2012 35 6 67 223 1 6 56 0 394
2013 33 9 78 237 1 9 43 0 410
2014 26 4 77 239 0 11 37 0 394
2015 27 4 96 257 0 9 12 0 405
2016 30 4 95 243 0 13 17 0 402
2017 27 4 111 237 1 12 18 0 410
2018 28 3 104 215 1 15 19 0 385
2019 23 4 100 200 1 10 22 0 360
2020 27 5 96 201 1 6 25 0 361
2021 20 3 95 184 1 9 16 0 328
2022 23 6 78 193 1 6 18 0 325
2023 19 7 83 198 2 4 21 0 334

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunshine Gardens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 402 16.6 24.2 n/a
1989 417 16.1 25.9 n/a
1990 438 16.6 26.3 n/a
1991 442 16.6 26.6 n/a
1992 453 16.9 26.8 32
1993 398 15.1 26.4 29.4
1994 404 14.6 27.7 31.9
1995 397 16.7 23.8 42.6
1996 397 16.7 23.8 42.6
1997 381 18.6 20.5 40.9
1998 378 19.1 19.8 46
1999 403 23.2 17.4 30
2000 404 21.2 19.1 43.3
2001 390 20.1 19.4 44.1
2002 359 17.7 20.3 45.1
2003 359 17.7 20.3 45.1
2004 327 16.2 20.2 47.1
2005 333 16.9 19.7 43.4
2006 410 19.2 21.4 47.9
2007 411 18.9 21.7 n/a
2008 412 20.7 19.9 58.3
2009 409 19.6 19.9 57.2
2010 409 20.3 20.1 54.3
2011 404 n/a n/a 59.2
2012 394 15.6 25.2 n/a
2013 410 16.6 24.6 58
2014 394 16.6 23.7 45.9
2015 405 18.0 22.5 51.1
2016 402 18.0 22.3 52
2017 410 16.4 25.0 48.3
2018 385 17.0 22.6 55.1
2019 360 16.0 22.5 55.8
2020 361 n/a n/a 53.5
2021 328 17.0 19.2 51.2
2022 325 16.0 20.3 47.1
2023 334 16.0 20.8 49.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunshine Gardens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 402 16.6 24.2 n/a
1989 417 16.1 25.9 n/a
1990 438 16.6 26.3 n/a
1991 442 16.6 26.6 n/a
1992 453 16.9 26.8 32
1993 398 15.1 26.4 29.4
1994 404 14.6 27.7 31.9
1995 397 16.7 23.8 42.6
1996 397 16.7 23.8 42.6
1997 381 18.6 20.5 40.9
1998 378 19.1 19.8 46
1999 403 23.2 17.4 30
2000 404 21.2 19.1 43.3
2001 390 20.1 19.4 44.1
2002 359 17.7 20.3 45.1
2003 359 17.7 20.3 45.1
2004 327 16.2 20.2 47.1
2005 333 16.9 19.7 43.4
2006 410 19.2 21.4 47.9
2007 411 18.9 21.7 n/a
2008 412 20.7 19.9 58.3
2009 409 19.6 19.9 57.2
2010 409 20.3 20.1 54.3
2011 404 n/a n/a 59.2
2012 394 15.6 25.2 n/a
2013 410 16.6 24.6 58
2014 394 16.6 23.7 45.9
2015 405 18.0 22.5 51.1
2016 402 18.0 22.3 52
2017 410 16.4 25.0 48.3
2018 385 17.0 22.6 55.1
2019 360 16.0 22.5 55.8
2020 361 n/a n/a 53.5
2021 328 17.0 19.2 51.2
2022 325 16.0 20.3 47.1
2023 334 16.0 20.8 49.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201399.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201598.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201699.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunshine Gardens Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,340

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunshine Gardens Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3176th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4031st of 5848 Elementary schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunshine Gardens Elementary)38.636.1
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South San Francisco Unified)52.451.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunshine Gardens Elementary)37.130.2
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South San Francisco Unified)54.952.3
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunshine Gardens Elementary)47.329.8
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South San Francisco Unified)49.246
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunshine Gardens Elementary)43.622.2
 21.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South San Francisco Unified)51.242.7
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunshine Gardens Elementary)54.738.3
 16.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South San Francisco Unified)52.154.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunshine Gardens Elementary)29.716.7
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South San Francisco Unified)43.345.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Sunshine Gardens Elementary)21.916.7
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (South San Francisco Unified)31.238
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students360334
 7.2%
African American47
 75%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian10083
 17%
Hispanic200198
 1%
Pacific Islander104
 60%
White2319
 17.4%
Two or More Races2221
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.8%49.7%
 6.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended Sunshine Gardens Elementary.

Sunshine Gardens Elementary ranks 4043rd of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sunshine Gardens Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Parkway Heights Middle

Students at Sunshine Gardens Elementary are 59% Hispanic, 25% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 6% White, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.


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