Sunset Elementary School

Summary:

Sunset Elementary School is a highly-performing public elementary school located in Miami, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 1,196 students. This school has consistently ranked among the top 10 elementary schools in the state of Florida over the past decade, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunset Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the Miami-Dade district and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 93% of 3rd graders, 91% of 4th graders, and 88% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 56% and 55% for the district and state, respectively. Sunset Elementary also maintains a very low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.2% to 7.1% over the past few years, significantly lower than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, Sunset Elementary serves a diverse student population in terms of socioeconomic status, with only 11.54% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools like Ludlam Elementary, which has significantly lower proficiency rates and a much higher chronic absenteeism rate, Sunset Elementary stands out as a clear academic leader. This high performance is achieved despite a relatively low per-student spending level of $11,619 in 2022-2023, suggesting the school's ability to effectively utilize its resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 5120 SW 72nd St
       Miami, FL  33143


(305) 661-8527

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,619 Help


Students who attend Sunset Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ponce De Leon Middle School
High:    Coral Gables Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  1,196

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.0%
White:
23.7%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunset Elementary School ranks better than 99.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3rd among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (68%), White (23.7%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.5% 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 15.3, which is the 78th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Elementary School is $11,619. 197 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sunset Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunset Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 93.85 60th 1688 96.4%
2007 90.10 106th 1786 94.1%
2008 90.47 97th 1789 94.6%
2009 90.95 82nd 1847 95.6%
2010 93.19 42nd 1919 97.8%
2011 94.17 24th 1985 98.8%
2012 96.91 16th 1984 99.2%
2013 96.14 21st 2029 99.0%
2014 97.28 11th 2064 99.5%
2016 97.85 10th 2087 99.5%
2017 97.91 9th 2112 99.6%
2018 97.95 10th 2118 99.5%
2019 97.48 9th 2182 99.6%
2021 97.45 10th 2247 99.6%
2022 97.66 10th 2219 99.5%
2023 97.69 10th 2240 99.6%
2024 97.82 9th 2256 99.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Sunset Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, August 22, 2021

Open Quote I have my two kids attending at Sunset. Great school! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Open Quote Administration is awful. The only reason parents stay is because of the teachers and language program. Also, the parents come together and form a community to compensate for the lack of management skills and leadership. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, July 15, 2019

Open Quote Terrible bullying snobbish teachers and staff/administration. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, June 15, 2018

Open Quote The worst school. Close Quote



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 254 103 13 110 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1989 293 125 6 142 1 n/a n/a 0 567
1990 351 157 9 195 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1991 422 164 20 274 1 n/a n/a 0 881
1992 380 193 17 258 1 n/a n/a 0 849
1993 395 222 13 252 1 n/a n/a 0 883
1994 389 229 14 246 1 n/a n/a 0 879
1995 493 228 6 349 0 n/a n/a 0 1076
1996 493 228 6 349 0 n/a n/a 0 1076
1997 471 226 8 356 0 n/a n/a 0 1061
1998 462 203 9 441 1 n/a n/a 0 1116
1999 444 193 13 474 1 n/a n/a 0 1125
2000 403 185 12 511 1 n/a n/a 0 1112
2001 401 175 9 490 0 n/a n/a 0 1075
2002 404 151 12 537 1 n/a n/a 0 1105
2003 404 151 12 537 1 n/a n/a 0 1105
2004 408 130 13 557 0 n/a n/a 0 1108
2005 411 108 15 561 0 n/a n/a 0 1095
2006 396 110 16 582 0 n/a n/a 0 1104
2007 379 80 12 550 0 n/a n/a 52 1073
2008 388 65 11 538 0 n/a n/a 47 1049
2009 411 57 12 566 0 n/a n/a 53 1099
2010 430 55 10 634 0 n/a n/a 0 1129
2011 438 40 11 625 0 1 4 0 1119
2012 451 41 11 625 0 1 5 0 1134
2013 426 37 18 631 0 1 5 0 1118
2014 399 29 20 665 0 1 10 0 1124
2015 370 32 24 734 0 1 16 0 1177
2016 335 39 27 761 0 1 20 0 1183
2017 339 41 30 754 0 0 21 0 1185
2018 348 36 31 738 0 0 25 0 1178
2019 319 35 32 766 0 1 35 0 1188
2020 300 39 30 779 0 1 29 0 1178
2021 288 40 37 799 0 0 27 0 1191
2022 292 37 34 807 0 0 36 0 1206
2023 283 37 25 813 0 0 38 0 1196

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 480 40.0 12.0 13.5
1989 567 48.0 11.8 16.6
1990 713 54.0 13.2 18.2
1991 881 62.0 14.2 18.2
1992 849 62.0 13.6 14.5
1993 883 51.0 17.3 15.2
1994 879 51.0 17.2 17.9
1995 1076 74.0 14.5 17.2
1996 1076 74.0 14.5 17.2
1997 1061 75.0 14.1 17.9
1998 1116 74.0 15.1 15.8
1999 1125 77.0 14.6 16.5
2000 1112 72.0 15.4 14.7
2001 1075 76.0 14.1 17.4
2002 1105 72.0 15.3 21.2
2003 1105 72.0 15.3 21.2
2004 1108 77.0 14.4 19.9
2005 1095 83.0 13.2 19
2006 1104 83.0 13.3 17
2007 1073 88.0 12.2 17.7
2008 1049 93.5 11.2 16.9
2009 1099 87.8 12.6 16.4
2010 1129 85.0 13.2 16.4
2011 1119 85.0 13.1 17.5
2012 1134 83.0 13.6 14.1
2013 1118 79.0 14.1 14.6
2014 1124 80.0 14.0 11.8
2015 1177 82.0 14.3 12.7
2016 1183 82.0 14.4 14.1
2017 1185 81.0 14.6 15.2
2018 1178 79.0 14.9 12.6
2019 1188 79.0 15.0 10.7
2020 1178 76.0 15.5 11.3
2021 1191 75.0 15.8 13.8
2022 1206 79.0 15.2 15.5
2023 1196 78.0 15.3 11.5

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 480 40.0 12.0 13.5
1989 567 48.0 11.8 16.6
1990 713 54.0 13.2 18.2
1991 881 62.0 14.2 18.2
1992 849 62.0 13.6 14.5
1993 883 51.0 17.3 15.2
1994 879 51.0 17.2 17.9
1995 1076 74.0 14.5 17.2
1996 1076 74.0 14.5 17.2
1997 1061 75.0 14.1 17.9
1998 1116 74.0 15.1 15.8
1999 1125 77.0 14.6 16.5
2000 1112 72.0 15.4 14.7
2001 1075 76.0 14.1 17.4
2002 1105 72.0 15.3 21.2
2003 1105 72.0 15.3 21.2
2004 1108 77.0 14.4 19.9
2005 1095 83.0 13.2 19
2006 1104 83.0 13.3 17
2007 1073 88.0 12.2 17.7
2008 1049 93.5 11.2 16.9
2009 1099 87.8 12.6 16.4
2010 1129 85.0 13.2 16.4
2011 1119 85.0 13.1 17.5
2012 1134 83.0 13.6 14.1
2013 1118 79.0 14.1 14.6
2014 1124 80.0 14.0 11.8
2015 1177 82.0 14.3 12.7
2016 1183 82.0 14.4 14.1
2017 1185 81.0 14.6 15.2
2018 1178 79.0 14.9 12.6
2019 1188 79.0 15.0 10.7
2020 1178 76.0 15.5 11.3
2021 1191 75.0 15.8 13.8
2022 1206 79.0 15.2 15.5
2023 1196 78.0 15.3 11.5

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $351 (4.0%) $8,386 (96.0%) $8,737
2019 $424 (4.9%) $8,318 (95.2%) $8,741
2020 $322 (3.3%) $9,375 (96.7%) $9,698
2021 $1,338 (13.4%) $8,676 (86.6%) $10,014
2022 $1,255 (11.6%) $9,534 (88.4%) $10,789
2023 $1,461 (12.6%) $10,158 (87.4%) $11,619

Data source: Florida 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 9th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 10th of 2240 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Elementary School)9491
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset Elementary School)9290
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Elementary School)9593
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Elementary School)9590
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Elementary School)9297
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Elementary School)9689
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Sunset Elementary School)8787
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11881196
 0.7%
African American3537
 5.7%
American Indian00
Asian3225
 21.9%
Hispanic766813
 6.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White319283
 11.3%
Two or More Races3538
 8.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.7%11.5%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Elementary School

Yes! Sunset Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

Students at Sunset Elementary School are 68% Hispanic, 24% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

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

Middle : Ponce De Leon Middle School
High : Coral Gables Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,196 students attended Sunset Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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