Sunset Primary vs. University Place Primary
Should you attend Sunset Primary or University Place Primary? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sunset Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
University Place Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sunset Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, University Place Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
545 students
520 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#213 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
91
2
Kindergarten Students
89
99
Grade 1 Students
77
100
Grade 2 Students
92
121
Grade 3 Students
96
93
Grade 4 Students
100
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
20%
17%
% Black
7%
11%
% White
46%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
19%
17%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
