Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sunset Ridge Elementary School's student population of 394 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Ridge Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4598 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
29%
12%
Hispanic
31%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is ranked #4598 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sunset Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ortega Elementary School, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
394 students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Sunset Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sunset Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunset Ridge Elementary School part of?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is part of Pacifica School District.
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