Sunset Elementary School

5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 1,206 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 1% in FL
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Sunset Elementary School's student population of 1,206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,206 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunset Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#26 out of 3655 schools
(Top 1%)
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86%
48%
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94%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
67%
36%
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Black
3%
21%
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White
24%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
1,206 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sunset Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

School Reviews

5   10/12/2009
My son graduated from Sunset Elementary with a really impressive academic, cultural and social experience. Language programs are exceptional, as is the hands-on advanced math and science program. Faculty are excellent. The school won the prestigious Goldman Sachs Award for Excellence in International Education as well as the Blue Ribbon and Magnet Awards, among others.
- Posted by Parent - gsaba

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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