Serving 655 students in grades 6-8, Sunset Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunset Middle School's student population of 655 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
4%
21%
White
69%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Middle School's ranking?
Sunset Middle School is ranked #37 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sunset Middle School often compared to?
Sunset Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Middle School, Mill Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sunset Middle School?
655 students attend Sunset Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sunset Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Middle School?
Sunset Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunset Middle School offer ?
Sunset Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sunset Middle School part of?
Sunset Middle School is part of Williamson County School District.
School Reviews
5 5/9/2022
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