Serving 670 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunset Hill Elementary School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Hill Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
13%
12%
White
64%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Hill Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sunset Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zachary Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sunset Hill Elementary School?
670 students attend Sunset Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sunset Hill Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Hill Elementary School?
Sunset Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunset Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunset Hill Elementary School part of?
Sunset Hill Elementary School is part of Wayzata Public School District.
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