The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
190 students
Showing 2001–2010. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2002–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
82%
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Showing 1994–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(09-10)2%
20%
Showing 1990–2010. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
(09-10)97%
71%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
46%
40%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
6%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
190 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sunset Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Alpena Public Schools.
Recent Articles
Does Your Public School Have Enough Nurses?
Learn whether your public school has enough nurses, how staffing affects student safety, chronic illness management, emergency care, and what parents should ask about available school health services today.
When Your Child Falls Behind Without Special Education
Learn what happens when your child falls behind academically but doesn't qualify for special education, including available school interventions, parent rights, tutoring options, and practical strategies for securing support.
When Your Child Finishes Classwork Faster Than Others
Discover why some children finish classwork faster than classmates, how teachers manage early finishers, and what parents can do to ensure meaningful learning, appropriate challenges, and continued academic growth.
