麻豆果冻传媒

Sunset Middle School

236 Church Hill St.
Sunset, LA 70584
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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
This chart displays total students of Sunset Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Sunset Middle School
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Sunset Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sunset Middle School by grade.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#907 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunset Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunset Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sunset Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sunset Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sunset Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunset Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
55%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sunset Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sunset Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sunset Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sunset Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunset Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunset Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunset Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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.

School Reviews

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
Rate this school:

麻豆果冻传媒 Articles

How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Quick Links