Sunset Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(724)861-3035
- Sunset Valley Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Sunset Valley Elementary School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 469 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sunset Valley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sunset Valley Elementary School is 0.15, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #268 out of 2,835 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 15% |
| White | 92% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norwin SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Irwin Hillcrest Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 801 students
1.2 miles
11091 Mockingbird Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724)861-3015 1.2 5-6 801 - Irwin Norwin Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 848 students
1.3 miles
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724)861-3010 1.3 7-8 848 - Irwin Hahntown Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 530 students
1.6 miles
791 Entry Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724)861-3020 1.6 K-4 530 - Irwin Norwin Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1636 students
1.6 miles
251 Mcmahon Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724)861-3005 1.6 9-12 1636 - Irwin Sheridan Terrace Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 468 students
2.9 miles
1219 Morris Avenue
Irwin, PA 15642
(724)861-3025 2.9 K-4 468
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