Sunset Elementary School

Summary:

Sunset Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hermiston, Oregon, serving 426 students in grades K-5 as part of the Hermiston School District 8.

While Sunset Elementary School has a diverse student population, including a significant number of Hispanic and English Language Learner students, the school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools over the past decade. On state assessments, Sunset's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 42.2% of 3rd graders, 30.3% of 4th graders, and 28.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district averages of 40.4%, 37.3%, and 45.5%, respectively. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, around 67-73%, may be a significant factor contributing to these academic challenges.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Hermiston School District 8, such as Desert View Elementary, generally perform better than Sunset Elementary on state assessments and have higher rankings from SchoolDigger. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Sunset to implement targeted interventions and support programs to help improve student outcomes, particularly for its lower-performing subgroups. By exploring best practices from the higher-performing nearby schools and seeking additional resources and funding, Sunset Elementary could potentially enhance its academic performance and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 300 E Catherine Ave
       Hermiston, OR  97838-1889


(541) 667-6700

District: Hermiston School District 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
515th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,136 Help


Students who attend Sunset Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sandstone Middle School
High:    Hermiston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.8%
White:
22.5%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunset Elementary School ranks worse than 72.5% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Hermiston School District 8. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.8%), White (22.5%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Hermiston School District 8. (See more...)
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Compare Sunset Elementary School employs 27.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Elementary School is $17,136. 3 elementary schools in the Hermiston School District 8 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunset Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Elementary School 515th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Sunset Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hermiston School District 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Hermiston School District 8 47th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunset Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sunset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.82 371st 586 36.7%
2005 49.23 358th 629 43.1%
2006 53.73 339th 636 46.7%
2007 19.42 586th 652 10.1%
2008 25.17 554th 655 15.4%
2009 22.61 575th 665 13.5%
2010 27.68 547th 674 18.8%
2011 23.65 605th 695 12.9%
2012 27.46 594th 730 18.6%
2013 32.37 529th 707 25.2%
2014 28.39 540th 695 22.3%
2015 34.90 484th 706 31.4%
2016 34.87 467th 697 33.0%
2017 29.94 515th 701 26.5%
2018 30.35 514th 709 27.5%
2019 38.31 432nd 705 38.7%
2022 35.78 444th 706 37.1%
2023 25.52 540th 706 23.5%
2024 28.00 515th 710 27.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.04 137th 179 23.5%
2019 20.68 96th 97 1.0%
2022 38.72 45th 80 43.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.40 350th 481 27.2%
2019 36.71 177th 303 41.6%
2023 25.21 191st 231 17.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.31 438th 640 31.6%
2019 46.52 309th 597 48.2%
2022 35.99 440th 703 37.4%
2023 36.85 383rd 595 35.6%
2024 41.12 306th 523 41.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.45 420th 681 38.3%
2019 46.53 329th 621 47.0%
2022 34.54 417th 646 35.4%
2023 25.37 505th 652 22.5%
2024 26.43 495th 658 24.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.74 580th 680 14.7%
2019 27.89 475th 623 23.8%
2022 36.50 414th 654 36.7%
2023 26.84 506th 665 23.9%
2024 30.69 460th 662 30.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.75 236th 475 50.3%
2019 66.11 91st 364 75.0%
2022 60.55 83rd 339 75.5%
2023 45.73 164th 360 54.4%
2024 48.41 147th 365 59.7%
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Rank History for White students at Sunset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.57 418th 683 38.8%
2019 48.72 336th 662 49.2%
2022 43.44 378th 666 43.2%
2023 39.46 386th 656 41.2%
2024 36.76 421st 670 37.2%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department 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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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunset Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 365 3 3 68 4 n/a n/a 0 443
1989 365 3 10 97 5 n/a n/a 0 480
1990 413 4 11 99 5 n/a n/a 0 532
1991 379 2 11 89 4 n/a n/a 0 485
1992 367 1 8 96 8 n/a n/a 0 480
1993 384 3 11 98 2 n/a n/a 0 498
1994 368 3 14 101 3 n/a n/a 0 489
1995 355 3 10 148 6 n/a n/a 0 522
1996 355 3 10 148 6 n/a n/a 0 522
1997 259 4 8 171 5 n/a n/a 0 447
1998 245 2 8 199 4 n/a n/a 0 458
1999 240 1 9 208 5 n/a n/a 0 463
2000 257 1 6 209 7 n/a n/a 0 480
2001 231 1 7 220 7 n/a n/a 0 466
2002 263 1 4 182 6 n/a n/a 0 456
2003 263 1 4 182 6 n/a n/a 0 456
2004 267 8 4 185 3 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 246 3 4 174 8 n/a n/a 1 436
2006 256 3 4 182 9 n/a n/a 0 454
2007 254 5 1 225 2 n/a n/a 4 491
2008 228 7 3 248 2 n/a n/a 2 490
2009 197 5 3 279 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2010 190 1 6 299 3 n/a n/a 2 501
2011 189 2 4 304 3 0 4 0 506
2012 216 3 6 358 4 0 4 0 591
2013 221 2 5 352 4 0 7 0 591
2014 222 4 5 392 3 2 6 0 634
2015 168 2 6 392 3 3 5 0 579
2016 179 5 9 389 1 1 7 0 591
2017 177 4 9 403 2 2 10 0 607
2018 158 1 8 402 4 2 11 0 586
2019 152 0 6 428 4 2 11 0 603
2020 155 0 7 432 4 2 10 0 610
2021 147 0 4 415 2 0 10 0 578
2022 146 0 5 404 2 0 9 0 566
2023 96 1 0 323 1 0 5 0 426

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 23.0 19.2 29.1
1989 480 25.5 18.8 36.7
1990 532 23.7 22.4 34.6
1991 485 25.4 19.0 36.3
1992 480 19.5 24.6 41.3
1993 498 26.0 19.2 47.6
1994 489 26.0 18.8 48.9
1995 522 27.9 18.7 50
1996 522 27.9 18.7 50
1997 447 24.3 18.4 52.3
1998 458 25.4 18.0 53.5
1999 463 25.4 18.2 60.5
2000 480 27.1 17.7 74
2001 466 27.9 16.7 67.4
2002 456 25.9 17.6 68
2003 456 25.9 17.6 68
2004 467 26.5 17.6 73
2005 436 27.5 15.9 61.6
2006 454 26.0 17.5 62.6
2007 491 31.0 15.8 64.5
2008 490 27.0 18.1 66
2009 486 27.2 17.8 70
2010 501 26.2 19.0 67.9
2011 506 25.7 19.6 68.6
2012 591 28.2 20.9 72.9
2013 591 28.7 20.5 76.8
2014 634 31.0 20.4 77.8
2015 579 30.0 19.3 78.6
2016 591 31.0 19.0 81.6
2017 607 31.8 19.0 81.1
2018 586 31.5 18.6 80
2019 603 31.9 18.9 80.9
2020 610 34.0 17.9 79.3
2021 578 34.9 16.5 72.8
2022 566 34.9 16.2 n/a
2023 426 27.9 15.2 67.4

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 23.0 19.2 29.1
1989 480 25.5 18.8 36.7
1990 532 23.7 22.4 34.6
1991 485 25.4 19.0 36.3
1992 480 19.5 24.6 41.3
1993 498 26.0 19.2 47.6
1994 489 26.0 18.8 48.9
1995 522 27.9 18.7 50
1996 522 27.9 18.7 50
1997 447 24.3 18.4 52.3
1998 458 25.4 18.0 53.5
1999 463 25.4 18.2 60.5
2000 480 27.1 17.7 74
2001 466 27.9 16.7 67.4
2002 456 25.9 17.6 68
2003 456 25.9 17.6 68
2004 467 26.5 17.6 73
2005 436 27.5 15.9 61.6
2006 454 26.0 17.5 62.6
2007 491 31.0 15.8 64.5
2008 490 27.0 18.1 66
2009 486 27.2 17.8 70
2010 501 26.2 19.0 67.9
2011 506 25.7 19.6 68.6
2012 591 28.2 20.9 72.9
2013 591 28.7 20.5 76.8
2014 634 31.0 20.4 77.8
2015 579 30.0 19.3 78.6
2016 591 31.0 19.0 81.6
2017 607 31.8 19.0 81.1
2018 586 31.5 18.6 80
2019 603 31.9 18.9 80.9
2020 610 34.0 17.9 79.3
2021 578 34.9 16.5 72.8
2022 566 34.9 16.2 n/a
2023 426 27.9 15.2 67.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunset Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $11,211
2020 n/a n/a $12,242
2021 n/a n/a $13,919
2022 $1,213 (8.0%) $14,031 (92.0%) $15,244
2023 $1,153 (6.7%) $15,983 (93.3%) $17,136

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 432nd of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 540th of 706 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Elementary School)37.417.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hermiston School District 8)48.131.4
 16.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset Elementary School)43.325.3
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hermiston School District 8)5232.6
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Elementary School)40.437
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hermiston School District 8)45.341.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Elementary School)29.329.2
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hermiston School District 8)46.637.3
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Elementary School)55.846.8
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hermiston School District 8)56.249.5
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Elementary School)40.913.9
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hermiston School District 8)50.334.1
 16.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Sunset Elementary School)28.413.8
 14.6%
   5th Grade Science (Hermiston School District 8)33.223.3
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students603426
 29.4%
African American01
American Indian41
 75%
Asian60
 100%
Hispanic428323
 24.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White15296
 36.8%
Two or More Races115
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.9%67.4%
 13.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended Sunset Elementary School.

Sunset Elementary School ranks 515th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Sunset Elementary School are 76% Hispanic, 23% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Sunset Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandstone Middle School
High : Hermiston High School


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