Serving 407 students in grades 5-8, Sunset Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Middle School's student population of 407 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#907 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
55%
41%
White
31%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Middle School's ranking?
Sunset Middle School is ranked #907 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sunset Middle School often compared to?
Sunset Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School, Plaisance Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Sunset Middle School?
407 students attend Sunset Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sunset Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Middle School?
Sunset Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset Middle School offer ?
Sunset Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sunset Middle School part of?
Sunset Middle School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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