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Sunset Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 398 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 16, 2010

Sunset is a wonderfull school.My son goes there,and my daughter use to go there she is now in middle school.She got great grades>
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2007

Sunset is a great school. I am very impressed with the way Mr. Hughes is involved with each and every aspect of Sunset. He is truly a dedicated principal. The staff I have come into contact with especially my daughter's teachers do an exceptional job.
—Submitted by Staci Ellison, a parent


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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 87% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
41%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students85%
African Americann/a
Hispanic85%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in English83%

Reading

All Students77%
African Americann/a
Hispanic85%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in English75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students95%
African Americann/a
Hispanic100%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities92%
Proficient in English92%

Reading

All Students93%
African Americann/a
Hispanic94%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities92%
Proficient in English92%

Science

All Students97%
African Americann/a
Hispanic94%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities92%
Proficient in English92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students73%
African Americann/a
Hispanic69%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities65%
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students71%
African Americann/a
Hispanic69%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities65%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 51% 71%
Hispanic 33% 14%
Black 12% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A43%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1510 West Republic
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 309-4520

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