Serving 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunset School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 11 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MT
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Sunset School ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Sunset School is ranked #119 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Sunset School?
11 students attend Sunset School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sunset School students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset School?
Sunset School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunset School offer ?
Sunset School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 11 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
