Sunset Hills Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 390-6480
Sunset Hills Elementary School serves 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sunset Hills Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sunset Hills Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Sunset Hills Elementary School's student population of 156 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 156 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sunset Hills Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sunset Hills Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #64 out of 913 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 85% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westside Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sunset Hills Elementary School is Westside High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Westside Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oakdale Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Oakdale Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 304 students
0.6 miles
3534 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6460 0.6 PK-6 304 - Omaha Westside High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,964 student
0.8 miles
8701 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 343-2600 0.8 9-12 1,964 - Omaha Westside Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 960 students
0.9 miles
8601 Arbor St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464 0.9 7-8 960 - Omaha Paddock Road Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 272 students
1.1 miles
3535 Paddock Rd
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6465 1.1 PK-6 272 - Omaha Loveland Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 305 students
1.2 miles
8201 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455 1.2 PK-6 305
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