Sunset School

5024 Sunset Hill Road
Bonner, MT 59823
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 13 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunset School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20% in MT
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sunset School's student population of 13 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
13 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunset School ranks within the top 20% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#112 out of 707 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunset School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
8%
11%
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Asian
8%
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
69%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Sunset School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset School's ranking?
Sunset School is ranked #112 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Sunset School?
13 students attend Sunset School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sunset School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset School?
Sunset School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunset School offer ?
Sunset School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sunset School part of?
Sunset School is part of Sunset Elem School District.

School Reviews

5   3/2/2019
The smaller setting has really helped my child achieve more and made her love learning again.
- Posted by Parent - Tessa

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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