Serving 348 students in grades 5-8, Sunset Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Elementary School serves the southwest part of Sunset, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 58.4 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Middle School's student population of 348 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#905 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Middle School's ranking?
Sunset Middle School is ranked #905 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sunset Middle School often compared to?
Sunset Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plaisance Middle School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Sunset Middle School?
348 students attend Sunset Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sunset Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Middle School?
Sunset Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunset Middle School offer ?
Sunset Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Middle School part of?
Sunset Middle School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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