Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunset School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sunset School's student population of 505 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1102 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
59%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset School's ranking?
Sunset School is ranked #1102 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunset School often compared to?
Sunset Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arroyo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunset School?
505 students attend Sunset School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sunset School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset School?
Sunset School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset School offer ?
Sunset School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sunset School part of?
Sunset School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
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