Serving 931 students in grades 7-9, Sunset Jr High 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 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 931 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Jr High School's student population of 931 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
931 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Jr High School is 0.40, which is less 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
#671 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Jr High School's ranking?
Sunset Jr High School is ranked #671 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Sunset Jr High School often compared to?
Sunset Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Point Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sunset Jr High School?
931 students attend Sunset Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sunset Jr High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Jr High School?
Sunset Jr High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunset Jr High School offer ?
Sunset Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Sunset Jr High School part of?
Sunset Jr High School is part of Davis School District.
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