Sunset Elementary School

300 E Catherine Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 37%
  • : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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School Overview

Sunset Elementary School's student population of 566 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
37%
40%
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(18-19)
45%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
71%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
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White
26%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Sunset Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sunset Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Park Elementary School, Rocky Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
566 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sunset Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Hermiston SD 8 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 37%
  • : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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