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Sunshine Gardens Elementary

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

Ranked 4499 of 7047 in California

Top schools in South San Francisco
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Sunshine Gardens Elementary

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

About Sunshine Gardens Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 37% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
334
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.99%
Asian 23.65%
Hispanic 58.68%
Black 1.8%
Two+ Races 8.08%
Native Am. 0.6%
White
5.99%
Asian
23.65%
Hispanic
58.68%
Black
1.8%
Two+ Races
8.08%
Native Am.
0.6%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 334
51.8%
173 Female
48.2%
161 Male

Student Population

334 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Sunshine Gardens Elementary Contact Information

Address

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

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Phone

(650) 877-8784

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Website

ssfusd.org

TOP 4499 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sunshine Gardens Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sunshine Gardens Elementary is celebrating being named a National Blue Ribbon School because it has high academic standards and programs that help students do well. Recently, the school had a Career Day where professionals from the area talked to students about job opportunities in the healthcare and technology fields. The campus is also getting ready for an Open House, where students will perform live and there will be displays that people can interact with.

FAQ

Q1. Does Sunshine Gardens Elementary have a deadline for applications?

Ans. To be considered for the public lottery, families who want to enroll must turn in their forms by the spring deadline.

Q2. Are there any competitive sports teams at Sunshine Gardens Elementary?

Ans. Students can play a number of sports, such as volleyball and basketball, against other schools in the local league.

Q3. What time does the computer lab open and close at Sunshine Gardens Elementary?

Ans. Students can use the technology lab for scheduled class sessions to learn coding and digital citizenship all week long.

Q4. Is there a separate STEM lab at Sunshine Gardens Elementary?

Ans. A specialized lab has up-to-date tools that help students learn more about science, technology, engineering, and math.

Q5. What does Sunshine Gardens Elementary do to help students with special needs?

Ans. To make sure that every student reaches their full potential, the school offers a variety of specialized services and personalized plans.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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