Sunset Primary vs. University Place Primary
Should I attend Sunset Primary or University Place Primary? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sunset Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
University Place Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sunset Primary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, University Place Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
588 students
469 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#254 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
70
3
Kindergarten Students
95
98
Grade 1 Students
104
89
Grade 2 Students
107
89
Grade 3 Students
103
98
Grade 4 Students
109
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
18%
16%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
46%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
20%
13%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
