Sunset Hills Elementary School serves 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: 71%
- Reading Proficiency: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sunset Hills Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunset Hills Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School?
395 students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sunset Hills Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Hills Elementary School?
Sunset Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunset Hills Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunset Hills Elementary School part of?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is part of Poway Unified School District.
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