Sunset

14713 Weedpatch Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sunset serves 317 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 12%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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Sunset ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Sunset's student population of 317 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
317 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sunset is 0.02, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
12%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunset and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
27%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Sunset and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1995-96 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Sunset and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
99%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunset and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Sunset and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunset and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunset and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunset?
317 students attend Sunset.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sunset students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset?
Sunset has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sunset offer ?
Sunset offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sunset part of?

School Reviews

5   2/28/2012
I went to Vineland elem starting in the early 1950's and Sunset middle to 1964 then to Arvin high to graduate.. Thse schools were wonderful then and have a lot of wonderful memories
- Posted by Parent - dorca

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 12%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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