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
Top Rankings
Sunset ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
Sunset is part of Vineland Elementary School District.
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
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