Sunset Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(724) 861-3035
- Sunset Valley Elementary School serves 456 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Sunset Valley Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
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Sunset Valley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Sunset Valley Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 456 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Sunset Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sunset Valley Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #41 out of 2820 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 15% |
| White | 92% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norwin School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sunset Valley Elementary School is Norwin Senior High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Norwin Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hillcrest Intermediate School (1.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Irwin Hillcrest Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 855 students
1.2 miles
11091 Mockingbird Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015 1.2 5-6 855 - Irwin Norwin Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 801 students
1.3 miles
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010 1.3 7-8 801 - Irwin Hahntown Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 540 students
1.6 miles
791 Entry Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020 1.6 K-4 540 - Irwin Norwin Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,633 student
1.6 miles
251 Mcmahon Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005 1.6 9-12 1,633 - Irwin Sheridan Terrace Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 480 students
2.9 miles
1219 Morris Avenue
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025 2.9 K-4 480
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