Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sunset School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
57%
21%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunset School?
The graduation rate of Sunset School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Sunset School?
128 students attend Sunset School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sunset School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset School?
Sunset School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset School offer ?
Sunset School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sunset School part of?
Sunset School is part of Broward School District.
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