Serving 377 students in grades 6-8, Sunset Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Sunset Middle School's student population of 377 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Sunset Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1207 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
51%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
43%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Sunset Middle School is ranked #1207 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sunset Middle School often compared to?
Sunset Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angevine Middle School, Erie Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sunset Middle School?
377 students attend Sunset Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sunset Middle School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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 St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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The teachers are great but the students less so as they are pretty mean, but if you look past that it''s a pretty nice school.
Horrible you can barley learn in classes the kids are noisy and the teachers go to fast!
Review Sunset Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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