Serving 334 students in grades 6-8, Sunset Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Ridge School Elementary A's attendance zone encompasses the entire East Hartford school district, covering approximately 18.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Sunset Ridge Middle School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Ridge Middle School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#498 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Sunset Ridge Middle School is ranked #498 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Sunset Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Sunset Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Hartford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Middle School?
334 students attend Sunset Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sunset Ridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Ridge Middle School?
Sunset Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunset Ridge Middle School offer ?
Sunset Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunset Ridge Middle School part of?
Sunset Ridge Middle School is part of East Hartford School District.
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