Is Sunset View Elementary a good school?

Sunset View Elementary ranks 102 nd of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sunset View Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 415 students attended Sunset View Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sunset View Elementary?

Students at Sunset View Elementary are 64% Hispanic, 20% White, 6% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Sunset View Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sunset View Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Tony Hillerman Middle School

Sunset View Elementary

Summary:

Sunset View Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 482 students in grades K-5. The school consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance that exceeds the Albuquerque and New Mexico averages.

Sunset View Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in most years, with particularly high performance in certain student subgroups like Native American students and English Language Learners. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of Hispanic, White, and other minority students, and a lower percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients compared to nearby schools. Sunset View also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Sunset View Elementary outperforms many of its peers in the Albuquerque district, the presence of high-performing charter schools like Coyote Willow Family School in the Rio Rancho district suggests that families in the area may have access to a range of quality educational options.

Detail:

Public K-5

6121 Paradise Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114

(505) 792-3254

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,835

Students who attend Sunset View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Tony Hillerman Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 415

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.6%

White:

19.8%

American Indian:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunset View Elementary ranks better than 76.4% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 22^nd among 96 ranked elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.6%), White (19.8%), American Indian (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset View Elementary is 13.8. 79 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset View Elementary is $6,835. 95 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunset View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset View Elementary 102^nd of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Sunset View Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 89^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sunset View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2010	81.91	49^th	419	88.3%
2011	76.56	74^th	402	81.6%
2012	81.61	49^th	398	87.7%
2013	78.63	71^st	412	82.8%
2014	78.55	68^th	442	84.6%
2015	83.51	48^th	421	88.6%
2016	66.56	101^st	410	75.4%
2017	52.01	147^th	374	60.7%
2018	66.72	106^th	383	72.3%
2019	61.08	127^th	396	67.9%
2022	71.37	82^nd	420	80.5%
2023	73.10	106^th	435	75.6%
2024	72.63	102^nd	433	76.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sunset View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2022	41.85	59^th	91	35.2%
2023	73.86	19^th	83	77.1%
2024	67.10	15^th	35	57.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunset View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	89.63	3^rd	98	96.9%
2022	62.70	52^nd	203	74.4%
2023	68.73	58^th	191	69.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunset View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.69	76^th	132	42.4%
2023	46.45	88^th	165	46.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	52.23	147^th	356	58.7%
2019	41.10	209^th	361	42.1%
2022	44.67	177^th	410	56.8%
2023	70.06	124^th	426	70.9%
2024	65.13	74^th	237	68.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Sunset View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	69.25	78^th	339	77.0%
2019	58.49	113^th	343	67.1%
2022	71.24	67^th	395	83.0%
2023	72.20	99^th	390	74.6%
2024	63.83	114^th	393	71.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Sunset View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	59.00	111^th	333	66.7%
2019	55.33	120^th	337	64.4%
2022	61.88	95^th	392	75.8%
2023	70.44	106^th	414	74.4%
2024	75.60	92^nd	410	77.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Sunset View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	80.64	2^nd	11	81.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunset View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	62.78	101^st	329	69.3%
2019	50.83	142^nd	320	55.6%
2022	67.57	70^th	389	82.0%
2023	74.20	89^th	395	77.5%
2024	74.93	81^st	390	79.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at Sunset View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	66.59	19^th	64	70.3%
2022	85.75	9^th	99	90.9%
2023	96.27	10^th	92	89.1%
2024	89.50	9^th	79	88.6%

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Rank History for White students at Sunset View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	51.57	90^th	187	51.9%
2019	55.67	89^th	199	55.3%
2022	54.32	134^th	325	58.8%
2023	68.77	113^th	413	72.6%
2024	70.59	79^th	293	73.0%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, 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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, November 2, 2018

They do not support kids with learning disabilities and there is a huge problem with bullying. The principal is rude, dismissive and hands off from any problems you want to address. Most of the teachers are the same way. There is no communication between the principal and teachers and absolutely no communication from the teachers to the parent. They don't let you know how your kids are doing in school or if there is a problem they wont tell you either. You'll only find out if you child tells you. There is no structure and it is a constant negative atmosphere for the kids. My kids are falling behind and doing worse here than they were at their previous school. Their teachers from last school year where amazing and I wish we never moved here. I can't see how any kid can thrive at this school. My child learns differently and they will not accommodate her at all. Be careful at this school cause if they decide they don't like you it will be a bad experience. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 1, 2014

The teachers provide one on one assessment and care. The teachers evaluate both the academic progress of the child, as well as the behavioral progress. Talent and leadership is plentiful with the teachers at Sunset View Elementary. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

My kids love this school. I have always been impressed with their teachers and the office staff. The principal takes a genuine interest in students and the school, which is nice compared to some in Albuquerque. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sunset View Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	183	18	10	192	23	n/a	n/a	426
2010	149	17	4	254	14	0	23	461
2011	149	16	4	285	17	0	25	496
2012	153	17	3	311	18	0	26	528
2013	162	15	6	300	19	0	28	530
2014	171	17	7	335	25	0	31	586
2015	169	21	9	364	34	1	26	624
2016	193	26	13	403	39	1	29	704
2017	183	19	15	450	42	0	31	740
2018	187	17	23	432	38	0	27	724
2019	159	19	19	429	38	0	33	697
2020	156	18	18	390	36	0	30	648
2021	112	14	15	316	26	1	29	513
2022	104	14	13	311	21	1	33	497
2023	100	14	11	300	27	1	29	482
2024	82	8	11	264	26	0	24	415

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 View Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	426	27.9	15.3	20.4
2010	461	27.6	16.6	45.3
2011	496	30.1	16.4	45.4
2012	528	32.4	16.2	43.9
2013	530	32.0	16.5	44.9
2014	586	31.7	18.4	43
2015	624	35.0	17.8	40.4
2016	704	37.0	19.0	44.5
2017	740	37.3	19.8	41.4
2018	724	40.5	17.8	42
2019	697	39.5	17.6	39.2
2020	648	38.0	17.0	32.9
2021	513	35.0	14.6	34.9
2022	497	29.7	16.7	31.4
2023	482	28.0	17.2	39.6
2024	415	30.0	13.8	68.4

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 View Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	426	27.9	15.3	20.4
2010	461	27.6	16.6	45.3
2011	496	30.1	16.4	45.4
2012	528	32.4	16.2	43.9
2013	530	32.0	16.5	44.9
2014	586	31.7	18.4	43
2015	624	35.0	17.8	40.4
2016	704	37.0	19.0	44.5
2017	740	37.3	19.8	41.4
2018	724	40.5	17.8	42
2019	697	39.5	17.6	39.2
2020	648	38.0	17.0	32.9
2021	513	35.0	14.6	34.9
2022	497	29.7	16.7	31.4
2023	482	28.0	17.2	39.6
2024	415	30.0	13.8	68.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunset View Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,835

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset View Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 127^th of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 106^th of 435 Elementary schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Sunset View Elementary)	29	52.9	23.9%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	24	32.5	8.5%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset View Elementary)	31	41.4	10.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	30	22.2	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Sunset View Elementary)	44	42.2	1.8%
4th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	27	37.3	10.3%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset View Elementary)	38	22.9	15.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	26	24.7	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Sunset View Elementary)	39	46.1	7.1%
5th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	30	36	6%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset View Elementary)	30	49	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	24	27.4	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	697	482	30.8%
African American	19	14	26.3%
American Indian	38	27	28.9%
Asian	19	11	42.1%
Hispanic	429	300	30.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	159	100	37.1%
Two or More Races	33	29	12.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.2%	39.6%	0.5%

Schools Near Sunset View Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Sunset View Elementary	Public	K-5	6121 Paradise Blvd NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 792-3254	415	30	13.8	68.4%	82 (19.8%)	8 (1.9%)	264 (63.6%)	11 (2.7%)	26 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.8%)	72.6	102^nd of 433 public elementary schools	76.4%		73.1	106^th of 435 public elementary schools	75.6%	4	46.0	49.0	33.0	$6,835
Sierra Vista Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10220 Paseo Del Norte NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 898-0272	428	33	12.9	101.4%	92 (21.5%)	10 (2.3%)	285 (66.6%)	4 (0.9%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.8%)	61.6	140^th of 433 public elementary schools	67.7%		68.1	130^th of 435 public elementary schools	70.1%	10	51.0	43.0	27.0	$8,847
Ventana Ranch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6801 Ventana Village Rd NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 890-7375	617	42	14.6	65.5%	161 (26.1%)	9 (1.5%)	384 (62.2%)	15 (2.4%)	20 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.5%)	81.9	71^st of 433 public elementary schools	83.6%		90.2	45^th of 435 public elementary schools	89.7%	26	48.0	55.0	38.0	$6,942
Coyote Willow Family School	Public	K-8	7125 Irving Blvd NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 253-0050	284	17	17.2	28.2%	151 (53.2%)	3 (1.1%)	110 (38.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	99.1	11^th of 433 public elementary schools	97.5%		99.3	9^th of 435 public elementary schools	97.9%	2	73.0	79.0	60.0	$6,075
Chamiza Elementary	Public	K-5	5401 Homestead Cir NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 897-5174	269	20	13.4	68.4%	65 (24.2%)	1 (0.4%)	177 (65.8%)	6 (2.2%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	76.3	91^st of 433 public elementary schools	79.0%		61.7	157^th of 435 public elementary schools	63.9%	66	49.0	54.0	32.0	$9,588
Tierra Antigua Elementary	Public	K-5	8121 Rainbow Blvd NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 792-3262	741	49	15.1	48.2%	207 (27.9%)	16 (2.2%)	431 (58.2%)	12 (1.6%)	29 (3.9%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (5.9%)	65.4	128^th of 433 public elementary schools	70.4%		73.6	103^rd of 435 public elementary schools	76.3%	25	35.0	47.0	31.0	$7,040
Petroglyph Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5100 Marna Lynn Ave NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 898-0923	509	31	16.2	67.4%	119 (23.4%)	16 (3.1%)	295 (58.0%)	10 (2.0%)	47 (9.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.1%)	83.6	65^th of 433 public elementary schools	85.0%		83.8	70^th of 435 public elementary schools	83.9%	5	55.0	55.0	38.0	$8,986
Marie M Hughes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 Mojave NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 897-3080	395	33	11.9	111.4%	59 (14.9%)	8 (2.0%)	293 (74.2%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	39.4	242^nd of 433 public elementary schools	44.1%		45.5	220^th of 435 public elementary schools	49.4%	22	19.0	35.0	23.0	$9,677
Joe Harris Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 10th Street SE	Rio Rancho	87124	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 896-0706	523	24	21.8	32.7%	135 (25.8%)	6 (1.1%)	337 (64.4%)	7 (1.3%)	15 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	81.5	72^nd of 433 public elementary schools	83.4%		84.9	68^th of 435 public elementary schools	84.4%	4	36.0	55.0	42.0
Sparrk Online Academy	Public, Virtual	K-5	2100 10th Street SE	Rio Rancho	87124	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(505) 896-0706	0	0	13.2		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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