Serving 834 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sundown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 834 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Math Proficiency: 28%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sundown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sundown Elementary School's student population of 834 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
834 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sundown Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sundown Elementary School often compared to?
Sundown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Wind Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sundown Elementary School?
834 students attend Sundown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sundown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sundown Elementary School?
Sundown Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sundown Elementary School offer ?
Sundown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sundown Elementary School part of?
Sundown Elementary School is part of Westside Union Elementary School District.
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