School Information
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GreatSchools Rating:
7
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Educational Climate:
Above Average
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Technology Measure:
Medium-low
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Type:
Public
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Grades:
Pre-kindergarten - 5th Grade
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District:
Los Angeles Unified School District
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Students/Teacher:
24
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Students/Grade:
100
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Number Students:
700
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Number Teachers:
29
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Number Classrooms:
26
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Expense/Pupil:
$5,300.00 - 5,599.99
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Poverty Level:
16 - 29.9 PERCENT
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Number Computers:
45
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Number PCs:
015
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Number Macs:
030
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Principal:
Mrs Lisa Dachs-ornelas
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CHARTER SCHOOL
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GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
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ESL
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
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YEAR ROUND CLASSES
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VOC-TECH
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ADULT EDUCATION
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NCLB SCHOOL
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BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
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COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
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AYP SCHOOL
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews
School Ratings (25 ratings)
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-05-10
"This is the 2nd year my daughter has attended Sunland and she loves it. All the teachers are so nice and very hands on with the kids. I have had a few issues with the office staff and the principle but other than that this school is great. I graduated from 5th grade at Sunland and I am proud that my daughter is able to attend as well. The PTA has been amazing this year with all kinds of fun activities for the kids, I give this school 5 stars for sure."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-04-26
"True, the test scores have gone up over the past 6 years however Mrs. Ornelas (and the district) is pushing the teachers to teach to test - NOT to teach to LEARN. The kids are learning more test taking strategies (which, yes, is helpful in school) but they are NOT truly being given the opportunity to absorb the material to provide them with a foundation for future subjects. They give awards for "proficiency" which simply equals what USED to be a C grade. Really? We're awarding AVERAGE work now? Unless the parents at home are driving the information into their heads by making up extra worksheets at home for practice the kids (as a majority) are not learning retention which will do them a HUGE disservice later in their educational careers. I do not hold the teachers at fault here...they are doing what they are being told to do. This is no longer a learning environment, it is a testing facility. Nothing more."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-04-25
"Let the scores speak for themselves. Since Mrs. Ornelas took over as Principle of this school the scores have increased significantly. My children are happy here."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-03-19
"First I would like to say that this school is amazing you feel so welcomed right when walking in my kids love going everyday the teachers are awsome. I feel I can talk to my childrens teachers whenever I need to and I love the fact that the principal pretty much knows everyone of her students by name now with a school that has over 600 students I think thats pretty neat that she takes the time to get to know them. Also they have a great parent center full of information that comes in handy. If you are looking for a school that allows you to be involved as a parent,has a amazing staff and where your child will learn and grow this is the school."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-03-16
"We have been at this school for the past 8 years and have loved every moment. The teachers and staff are wonderful. My children have flourished during their time in the regular school and Magnet program. We could not have made a better choice for our children's educational needs. The parent volunteer groups are also a huge asset to the school. They are focused on supporting the school and students in a positive and effective manner. After all, it is the children's academic needs that need to be the number one priority."