Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Terrace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 45%
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Terrace Elementary serves the west part of Rochester, MN, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 4 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Terrace Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunset Terrace Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
42%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sunset Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sunset Terrace Elementary School?
437 students attend Sunset Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sunset Terrace Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sunset Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Terrace Elementary School part of?
Sunset Terrace Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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