Sunset Middle School

Summary:

Sunset Middle School is a public middle school in Sunset, Louisiana, serving 407 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the St. Landry Parish school district, which is ranked 47 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunset Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (54.55%) and Hispanic (12.04%) students compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school's mathematics proficiency rates are consistently lower than the district and state averages, but its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are generally higher, with 70% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024. Interestingly, the school's African American and Special Education students perform significantly better than their peers, ranking in the top 25% and top 5% of Louisiana middle schools, respectively. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 213 to 357 out of 449-465 Louisiana middle schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied from 1 to 3 stars.

Sunset Middle School faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students (74.45%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting significant socioeconomic disadvantages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 22.6, which may impact the quality of instruction and individual attention students receive. While the school's African American and Special Education students perform well, the performance of Hispanic and English Language Learner students lags behind, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support. Compared to nearby schools, such as Port Barre Middle School and Arnaudville Middle School, Sunset Middle School's performance is generally lower, with lower academic proficiency rates and worse statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 236 Church Hill St.
       Sunset, LA  70584


(337) 662-3194

District: St. Landry Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,332 Help


Students who attend Sunset Middle School usually attend:

High:    Beau Chene High School

Feeder schools for Sunset Middle School:

Elementary:    Cankton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.0%
White:
34.2%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.3% Help


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Compare Details Sunset Middle School ranks better than 52.6% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked middle schools in the St. Landry Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sunset Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51%), White (34.2%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Middle School is 16.3, which is the highest among 9 middle schools in the St. Landry Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Middle School is $11,332. 7 middle schools in the St. Landry Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunset Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Middle School 213th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Sunset Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St. Landry Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Landry Parish 47th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunset Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sunset Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 37.46 278th 396 29.8%
2008 34.64 292nd 413 29.3%
2009 34.34 311th 425 26.8%
2010 29.05 327th 408 19.9%
2011 29.66 334th 412 18.9%
2012 33.48 318th 442 28.1%
2013 37.46 305th 457 33.3%
2014 42.71 294th 470 37.4%
2015 45.70 283rd 482 41.3%
2016 30.93 326th 435 25.1%
2017 28.89 337th 437 22.9%
2018 15.75 357th 411 13.1%
2019 37.88 293rd 449 34.7%
2021 40.28 280th 459 39.0%
2022 34.58 310th 460 32.6%
2023 45.05 255th 465 45.2%
2024 54.37 213th 449 52.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunset Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.22 47th 55 14.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunset Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.66 57th 206 72.3%
2023 51.71 78th 206 62.1%
2024 86.04 8th 175 95.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.79 297th 403 26.3%
2019 42.01 265th 430 38.4%
2021 36.83 288th 455 36.7%
2022 44.60 254th 458 44.5%
2023 46.02 242nd 459 47.3%
2024 57.23 187th 444 57.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunset Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.05 289th 418 30.9%
2021 40.56 277th 441 37.2%
2022 28.25 331st 441 24.9%
2023 40.77 272nd 444 38.7%
2024 59.50 176th 415 57.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sunset Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.22 118th 170 30.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunset Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.67 257th 418 38.5%
2021 39.40 266th 442 39.8%
2022 37.40 274th 442 38.0%
2023 43.54 244th 443 44.9%
2024 53.10 202nd 426 52.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Sunset Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.28 201st 313 35.8%
2019 53.69 145th 338 57.1%
2021 54.32 138th 352 60.8%
2022 54.77 143rd 360 60.3%
2023 61.57 109th 360 69.7%
2024 69.21 87th 333 73.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunset Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.34 84th 128 34.4%
2021 12.53 141st 153 7.8%
2022 22.20 136th 163 16.6%
2023 40.45 105th 163 35.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sunset Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.03 304th 338 10.1%
2019 31.06 274th 350 21.7%
2021 49.95 185th 358 48.3%
2022 32.95 270th 362 25.4%
2023 25.84 291st 352 17.3%
2024 56.75 150th 320 53.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sunset Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 695 695
1990 231 492 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 725
1991 230 472 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1992 227 474 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1993 189 494 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1994 165 492 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1995 166 445 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1996 166 445 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1997 163 406 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 574
1998 127 376 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 508
1999 127 378 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2000 162 414 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 581
2001 130 401 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2002 166 399 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2003 166 399 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2004 163 370 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2005 172 359 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2006 159 352 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2007 164 334 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2008 150 361 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2009 159 343 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2010 155 184 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2011 159 174 1 8 0 0 2 0 344
2012 167 184 1 11 0 0 2 0 365
2013 161 187 1 13 0 0 1 0 363
2014 170 190 1 19 0 0 1 0 381
2015 152 169 2 21 0 0 1 0 345
2016 164 180 0 30 0 1 0 0 375
2017 145 206 0 19 1 1 4 0 376
2018 136 225 1 28 2 0 2 0 394
2019 132 205 1 35 3 0 2 0 378
2020 132 208 1 38 1 0 1 0 381
2021 124 204 1 51 1 0 1 0 382
2022 128 219 1 46 1 0 3 0 398
2023 127 222 2 49 0 0 7 0 407
2024 134 200 1 51 0 0 6 0 392

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunset Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 695 37.0 18.7 72.4
1990 725 42.0 17.2 75.6
1991 703 41.0 17.1 73
1992 704 41.0 17.1 72.6
1993 684 42.0 16.3 75.4
1994 657 43.0 15.3 81.4
1995 613 39.0 15.7 73.2
1996 613 39.0 15.7 73.2
1997 574 40.0 14.4 73.2
1998 508 36.0 14.1 76.2
1999 511 36.7 13.9 89
2000 581 37.0 15.7 87.8
2001 534 38.0 14.1 86
2002 566 40.0 14.2 87.8
2003 566 40.0 14.2 87.8
2004 534 40.4 13.2 84.8
2005 531 39.8 13.3 87.8
2006 512 37.0 13.8 69.3
2007 500 36.0 13.9 89.6
2008 515 33.3 15.5 89.7
2009 506 39.4 12.8 85.6
2010 344 25.8 13.3 78.5
2011 344 27.9 12.2 81.1
2012 365 27.0 13.5 79.7
2013 363 23.0 15.7 82.4
2014 381 19.0 20.0 81.6
2015 345 17.0 20.2 79.4
2016 375 18.0 20.8 81.3
2017 376 18.0 20.8 71.8
2018 394 18.5 21.2 48
2019 378 18.0 21.0 56.6
2020 381 18.0 21.1 59.3
2021 382 18.0 21.2 56.3
2022 398 18.0 22.1 64.6
2023 407 17.9 22.6 74.4
2024 392 23.9 16.3 77.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunset Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 695 37.0 18.7 72.4
1990 725 42.0 17.2 75.6
1991 703 41.0 17.1 73
1992 704 41.0 17.1 72.6
1993 684 42.0 16.3 75.4
1994 657 43.0 15.3 81.4
1995 613 39.0 15.7 73.2
1996 613 39.0 15.7 73.2
1997 574 40.0 14.4 73.2
1998 508 36.0 14.1 76.2
1999 511 36.7 13.9 89
2000 581 37.0 15.7 87.8
2001 534 38.0 14.1 86
2002 566 40.0 14.2 87.8
2003 566 40.0 14.2 87.8
2004 534 40.4 13.2 84.8
2005 531 39.8 13.3 87.8
2006 512 37.0 13.8 69.3
2007 500 36.0 13.9 89.6
2008 515 33.3 15.5 89.7
2009 506 39.4 12.8 85.6
2010 344 25.8 13.3 78.5
2011 344 27.9 12.2 81.1
2012 365 27.0 13.5 79.7
2013 363 23.0 15.7 82.4
2014 381 19.0 20.0 81.6
2015 345 17.0 20.2 79.4
2016 375 18.0 20.8 81.3
2017 376 18.0 20.8 71.8
2018 394 18.5 21.2 48
2019 378 18.0 21.0 56.6
2020 381 18.0 21.1 59.3
2021 382 18.0 21.2 56.3
2022 398 18.0 22.1 64.6
2023 407 17.9 22.6 74.4
2024 392 23.9 16.3 77.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunset Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,010
2018 $9,901
2019 $10,615
2020 $9,332
2021 $10,443
2022 $11,332

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 293rd of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 255th of 465 Middle schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Middle School)6733
 34%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Landry Parish)6641
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Middle School)6965
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Landry Parish)6962
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sunset Middle School)5528
 27%
   5th Grade Social Studies (St. Landry Parish)5330
 23%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Middle School)6551
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (St. Landry Parish)6043
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Middle School)7179
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Landry Parish)6262
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Sunset Middle School)4332
 11%
   6th Grade Social Studies (St. Landry Parish)4426
 18%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Middle School)5946
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (St. Landry Parish)5451
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Middle School)5356
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Landry Parish)6367
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Sunset Middle School)3229
 3%
   7th Grade Social Studies (St. Landry Parish)4937
 12%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5551
 4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Middle School)6253
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (St. Landry Parish)5348
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Middle School)4679
 33%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Landry Parish)6773
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Sunset Middle School)5438
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (St. Landry Parish)6144
 17%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students378407
 7.7%
African American205222
 8.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic3549
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White132127
 3.8%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.6%74.4%
 17.8%


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Students at Sunset Middle School are 51% African American, 34% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Sunset Middle School.

Students who attend Sunset Middle School usually go on to attend Beau Chene High School

Sunset Middle School ranks 213th of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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