Serving 316 students in grades 6-8, Sunset Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado 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 Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Middle School serves the southeast part of Longmont, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 29.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the school from the zone's edge, reaching up to 6.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Middle School's student population of 316 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
55%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
40%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Middle School's ranking?
Sunset Middle School is ranked #1168 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sunset Middle School often compared to?
Sunset Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Erie Middle School, Angevine Middle 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 33% CO state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sunset Middle School?
316 students attend Sunset Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sunset Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Middle School?
Sunset Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunset Middle School offer ?
Sunset Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Middle School part of?
Sunset Middle School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Horrible you can barley learn in classes the kids are noisy and the teachers go to fast!
4 10/10/2025
The teachers are great but the students less so as they are pretty mean, but if you look past that it''s a pretty nice school.
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