Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunset School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset School's student population of 529 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1317 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
57%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset School's ranking?
Sunset School is ranked #1317 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunset School often compared to?
Sunset Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arroyo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunset School?
529 students attend Sunset School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sunset School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset School?
Sunset School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset School offer ?
Sunset School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sunset School part of?
Sunset School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
In what neighborhood is Sunset School located?
Sunset School is located in the Peoria Ave Citizens Group neighborhood of Glendale, AZ.
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