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Sunset Hill Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 579 students

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Posted November 14, 2009

We have been very pleased with Sunset Hill. The staff is very welcoming, and they are adept at keep children challenged and supported. The gifted program is wonderful, and I love that they get technology and art every week, in addition to three phy. ed. and two music lessons. You can't go wrong with Wayzata schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2005

This is an absolutely great school that offers many activities such as violin lessons,school band etc. The educational standard is high, I dare to say maybe they go along too fast in the curriculum. Homework amount is reasonable, keeping the schools hours in perspective ( end of day at 3:50). I think this is one of the best elementary schools in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul Area.
—Submitted by 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 83% in 2010.

88 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

96 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
64%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students89%
Female87%
Male91%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students88%
Female92%
Male83%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female84%
Male90%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Economically non-disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Economically non-disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant88%

Science

All Students70%
Female62%
Male79%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant69%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 74% 76%
Black 13% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 6%
Hispanic 4% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 25%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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13005 Sunset Trail
Plymouth, MN 55441
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Phone: (763) 745-5900

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