Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunset School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
60%
71%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset School's ranking?
Sunset School is ranked #641 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Sunset School often compared to?
Sunset Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Cliffs School, Santa Clara School, Paradise Canyon by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sunset School?
484 students attend Sunset School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sunset School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset School?
Sunset School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunset School offer ?
Sunset School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunset School part of?
Sunset School is part of Washington School District.
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