Serving 341 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 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- 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
School Overview
Sunset Middle School's student population of 341 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
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
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
50%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
44%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Middle School's ranking?
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 Erie Middle School, Angevine 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?
341 students attend Sunset Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sunset Middle School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Middle School?
Sunset Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunset Middle School offer ?
Sunset Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Middle School part of?
Sunset Middle School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
School Reviews
4 5/23/2022
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.
2 10/17/2011
Horrible you can barley learn in classes the kids are noisy and the teachers go to fast!
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