Serving 378 students in grades 3-6, Sunset School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset School's student population of 378 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 8, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
School Motto
Each Student Thrives
School Rankings
Sunset School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1034 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
69%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset School's ranking?
Sunset School is ranked #1034 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sunset School?
378 students attend Sunset School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sunset School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset School?
Sunset School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset School offer ?
Sunset School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset School part of?
Sunset School is part of Coos Bay SD 9 School District.
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