Sunset Elementary School vs. Pierpont Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pierpont Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
340 students
275 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1525 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1272 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
38
40
Grade 1 Students
38
57
Grade 2 Students
49
46
Grade 3 Students
39
44
Grade 4 Students
43
44
Grade 5 Students
43
44
Grade 6 Students
35
-
Grade 7 Students
28
-
Grade 8 Students
27
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
46%
23%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
50%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
16%