Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sunset Primary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sunset Primary's student population of 588 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Primary ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Primary is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
8%
5%
White
46%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
20%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Primary's ranking?
Sunset Primary is ranked #451 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sunset Primary often compared to?
Sunset Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like University Place Primary, Point Defiance Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunset Primary?
588 students attend Sunset Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sunset Primary students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Primary?
Sunset Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunset Primary offer ?
Sunset Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Sunset Primary part of?
Sunset Primary is part of University Place School District.
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