Serving 378 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Elementary School serves the west part of Hermiston, OR, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#805 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Elementary School is ranked #805 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
378 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sunset Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% 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 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Hermiston SD 8 School District.
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