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Sunset Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 603 students

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Posted Tuesday, May 21, 2013

SMS is a great school. As a Niwot community parent, many chose to go to Altona since it is new. Sunset is where my husband went to middle school so we never even looked at another school. We are so happy with the administration, teachers and staff. Our three daughters are very different and have all found a great home at Sunset. The music program is wonderful, but so are the programs for those that are not musically inclined. We have one daughter that was in all advanced courses and two that were half and half regular and advanced. All of the teachers are amazing and work with the inidvidual student. We cannot be happier with our choice to stay with our district school and my husband's alma mater.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2012

SMS is a very very unorganized school. They do not keep their students in order and the teachers are only there for the paycheck. I never liked SMS even when i first started to go there i knew it wouldn't be a good school because all of my friends hated it. The teachers didn't care about the students, they looked for misbehaving students every where they went. The homework was to much for me to handle. I didn't like this school at all.


Posted December 13, 2011

Moving our daughter to Sunset Middle School from the local charter school was the best thing we could have done for her. Whereas before she was completely stressed out, totally inundated with homework and miserable we now have our happy, learning, well adjusted daughter back. The classes are challenging without being overwhelming. She feels like the teachers understand her - not that she is just a test score so that the school looks good. The music program is fabulous. It wasn't that the Charter school was too hard academically it was that they treated the kids like little robots that were to be put in system. Sunset sees the individual and works to meet the challenges of each child. Principal Macy is the leader every school should have.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2009

I went to this school for 6th Grade and My Mother and all 3 of her sisters went here. The teachers are outstanding and the programs are great!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 21, 2008

ilove the way they have programs ilove the teachers every thing is so educational i just love this scool so much
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 28, 2007

Staff is very helpful. Great communication with Teachers. Good programs. We are happy there.
—Submitted by Christine Gibbons, a parent


Posted February 18, 2005

Attending Sunset has been a great experience for our child. The music program is outstanding. Teachers and principal make it a point to know the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students63%
Female62%
Male65%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable82%

Reading

All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable89%

Writing

All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)84%
Free lunch eligible26%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)2%
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students56%
Female59%
Male54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Free lunch eligible22%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)12%
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%

Reading

All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Free lunch eligible45%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)28%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable85%

Writing

All Students65%
Female68%
Male62%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Free lunch eligible37%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)20%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)13%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students58%
Female68%
Male49%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Free lunch eligible24%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch78%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)7%
Language proficiency status - not applicable72%

Reading

All Students76%
Female83%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)29%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)18%
Language proficiency status - not applicable89%

Science

All Students60%
Female64%
Male56%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Free lunch eligible22%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)10%
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)7%
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%

Writing

All Students63%
Female75%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Free lunch eligible34%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)10%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)11%
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 70% 61%
Hispanic 25% 28%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
Black 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1300 South Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: (303) 776-3963

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