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Sunset Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 438 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 6, 2011

I cant say enough good things about Sunset. We moved here last year from Southern California where he tested 6 months ahead in reading. When he had his initial assessment at Sunset he was actually 4 months behind. They worked diligently with him and brought him up to speed. The principal and teachers are all amazing and willing to do whatever it takes to help my child succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2008

This school is a really good school, my child has went here for three and he says it's the best school he ever went to
—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 53% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

80 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students67%
Female69%
Male65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities40%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female69%
Male56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities40%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students23%
Female18%
Male31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students52%
Female56%
Male46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students61%
Female60%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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 56% 29%
Hispanic 40% 56%
Black 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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923 North Walter St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
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Phone: (505) 234-3300

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