Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Primary School serves the eastern part of West Linn, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunset Primary School's student population of 375 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Motto
A caring community of joyful learners... you belong here!
School Rankings
Sunset Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Primary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 1174 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Primary School's ranking?
Sunset Primary School is ranked #78 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sunset Primary School often compared to?
Sunset Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trillium Creek Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sunset Primary School?
375 students attend Sunset Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sunset Primary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Primary School?
Sunset Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset Primary School offer ?
Sunset Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Primary School part of?
Sunset Primary School is part of West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3j School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Primary School located?
Sunset Primary School is located in the Sunset neighborhood of West Linn, OR.
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