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Sunset Valley Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

418^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Sunset Valley Elementary in Austin, TX, is a mid-sized school serving 441 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Austin Independent School District (Isd), and it has recently surged to a 5-star rating and 91st percentile statewide ranking, marking it as one of the top-performing elementary schools in Texas. This dramatic upward trend—jumping from the 75th percentile in 2024 to its highest-ever ranking in 2026—sets it apart from nearby peers like Patton Elementary and Joslin Elementary, which have remained in the 50th-70th percentile range. Notably, Sunset Valley achieves this elite status with a moderate economic diversity rate (34.92% Free/Reduced Lunch), making its performance especially impressive compared to high-poverty neighbors like Galindo Elementary (90.43%) and Odom Elementary (86.01%), while rivaling the results of low-poverty schools like Barton Hills Elementary (9.79%) and Zilker Elementary (21.54%).

A standout strength is the school’s exceptional performance in 5th Grade Science, where 54.24% of students were proficient in 2024-2025—far exceeding the district average of 35.34% and the state average of 29.57%, and outperforming nearby schools like Boone Elementary (30.77%) and St Elmo Elementary. However, the school faces significant challenges with its English Language Learner (ELL) and Low Socio-Economic Status (SES) students, who ranked in the 25th and 14th percentiles respectively in 2024-2025. Encouragingly, the most recent data shows a dramatic turnaround for Low SES students (jumping to the 68th percentile) and Special Education students (74th percentile), suggesting recent interventions are taking effect. Additionally, the school struggles with its Spanish-language STAAR tests, where 0% of 3rd graders were proficient in 2025-2026, indicating a need for stronger bilingual support.

Compared to its closest peer, Cunningham Elementary (1.24 miles away, 53% poverty rate), Sunset Valley significantly outperforms it (91st vs. 73rd percentile), suggesting a more effective educational program or engaged parent community. While it now ranks alongside the area’s elite schools, Sunset Valley’s achievement is arguably more impressive given its higher economic diversity. For parents, this school offers a compelling mix of top-tier academics, rapid improvement, and a community that is effectively closing achievement gaps, though families of ELL students should inquire about the school’s bilingual programs to ensure their child’s needs are met.

441

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,087

Per pupil spending ?

34.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3000 Jones Rd
Austin, TX 78745-1337

(512) 414-2392

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Sunset Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Covington Middle
High:	Crockett Early College High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.5%

White:

37.0%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 51st percentile in 2016 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (68% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Texas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 40 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg54%

Texas avg50%

418^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 40 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to top 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 77Elementary Schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd)

523^rd of 951Austin Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.1	418 of 4627	91.0%	★★★★★
2025	68.6	1186 of 4651	74.5%	★★★★☆
2024	69.4	1157 of 4710	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	86.7	501 of 4647	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	81.0	702 of 4581	84.7%	★★★★☆
2021	57.7	1632 of 4578	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.5	1847 of 4479	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.9	2041 of 4359	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.3	2012 of 4329	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.5	2085 of 4286	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.3	2471 of 4320	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	46.2	2574 of 4260	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.5	2273 of 4221	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	51.1	2208 of 4206	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	62.9	1640 of 4095	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.2	1944 of 3937	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	34.5	3008 of 3884	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	26.4	3239 of 3768	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	31.7	3001 of 3724	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	46.3	2226 of 3476	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	44.3	2290 of 3475	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	38.8	2522 of 3465	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	85.6	166 of 2443	93.2%	★★★★★
2019	80.9	265 of 2515	89.5%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	58.2	1532 of 4461	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	18.9	4115 of 4331	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	35.8	2984 of 4295	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.5	3068 of 4240	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	31.0	2176 of 2918	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.5	2772 of 3668	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	53.3	1495 of 3556	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.4	2147 of 3487	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	20.1	3203 of 3446	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	35.1	2390 of 3333	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.3	3025 of 3226	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.1	336 of 4575	92.7%	★★★★★
2025	66.4	1022 of 3744	72.7%	★★★★☆
2024	71.0	1050 of 4658	77.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.5	642 of 4588	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	78.6	734 of 4561	83.9%	★★★★☆
2021	62.1	1401 of 4499	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.7	1678 of 4348	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.4	1973 of 4306	54.2%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.1	1188 of 3075	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.5	1443 of 2619	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.1	1170 of 2980	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.6	1147 of 2958	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.8	1491 of 3006	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.1	1566 of 3184	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.9	1996 of 3106	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.5	609 of 4413	86.2%	★★★★☆
2025	46.9	1927 of 3644	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.1	1984 of 4465	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.0	837 of 4401	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	56.4	1671 of 4376	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.7	2598 of 4329	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.0	2953 of 4188	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.2	3459 of 4168	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.7	1460 of 4520	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	24.0	3189 of 3705	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.2	3695 of 4594	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	55.2	1813 of 4521	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.3	2472 of 4477	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	15.0	4281 of 4451	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	35.0	3134 of 4309	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.0	3874 of 4264	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.0	601 of 4582	86.9%	★★★★☆
2025	61.0	1257 of 3739	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.7	1439 of 4647	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	87.9	414 of 4585	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	78.3	779 of 4563	82.9%	★★★★☆
2021	51.7	1899 of 4498	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.1	2071 of 4357	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.2	2137 of 4319	50.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.8	1123 of 4301	73.9%	★★★★☆
2025	49.2	1614 of 3549	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.1	2905 of 4292	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	73.4	566 of 4086	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	71.6	635 of 3952	83.9%	★★★★☆
2021	49.0	1483 of 3799	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	32.8	2619 of 3684	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.0	2582 of 3558	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	91.3	70 of 3006	97.7%	★★★★★
2025	79.9	358 of 2612	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	69.1	804 of 3108	74.1%	★★★★☆
2023	84.0	290 of 3106	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	91.3	74 of 3082	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	74.0	600 of 3082	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	69.1	820 of 3142	73.9%	★★★★☆
2018	74.3	633 of 3127	79.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)98th percentile+7 vs school

African American (2024)93rd percentile+18 vs school

Female (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)87th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2026)86th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2026)74th percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)68th percentile-23 vs school

At Risk (2022)66th percentile-19 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)61st percentile-30 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)25th percentile-49 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading76%+21 vs state

Mathematics68%+21 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, July 30, 2018

I was so disappointed in this school. We sent our child for the dual language program. At first, we loved the school, the teachers and the community. The exposure to another language for our child was wonderful. As our child began to advance through the grades we were incredibly disappointed with the academics. Every teacher we had worked incredibly hard but it wasn’t enough. The dual language model was not followed very well. Even within the same grade the curriculum had very little consistency. This made it really hard to gauge the true performance of the dual language program. Once Spanish language arts was introduced in the second grade it became clear that our child would not be even remotely close to “fluent by middle school”. We went in with the knowledge that the program would progress as the kids advanced through elementary school. We were willing to be patient with the program. I was not prepared for the subpar academics across all subjects. Now that our child has moved to another school (just one year removed) it is very clear that SSV was struggling to keep up in all academic areas. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, April 21, 2018

We love SSVE and the dual language program. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 1, 2016

We drive past one of the top ranked AISD schools that is closed to transfers and less than 1/2 block from our house, to take our son to Sunset Valley Elementary School for their dual language program. Although we sought SSVE for the Spanish, we have discovered incredibly involved and caring teachers and staff (including Principal Kim Placker and Vice Principal Emily Bush). We have also enjoyed learning the true culture behind so many of our first generation Americans.

Since becoming a Dual Language school, a large number of very involved parents have arrived and have made a huge difference in turning this school around. Kids that attend Sunset Valley elementary will have a huge advantage over the kids from most of the public and private schools in the Austin area. Speaking and writing in both English and Spanish will be so beneficial for these kids as they get older. It is a shame that more schools in America do not implement foreign language programs at a younger age.

The influx of very involved parents that seek out diversity and culture and drive their kids to a program for a second language also brings about a significant improvement in assistance for the teachers and staff ultimately resulting in rising test scores and academic ranking. The kids in the dual language program at SSVE are just now old enough to begin their standardized testing, and will not be too long before we see a large jump on the ranking of Sunset Valley Elementary.

I sincerely hope that, if you are researching schools for your children and if you value diversity and culture, you will consider Sunset Valley Elementary and at least pay a visit to the school and meet with the staff and parent volunteers. It has been such a rich and rewarding experience for us. : ) Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, November 13, 2015

Teachers at SSV are dedicated, loving and very supportive. My children are thriving at SSV in the dual language program. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 9, 2012

My daughter is in 1st grade at SVE, and it has been a wonderful experience. She is in the dual language program and we have been very impressed with the program and the school. From the principal, the teachers, counselor to houskeeping there is a strong sense of community and dedication to the students. I feel that my participation and involvement in my childs education is welcome and encouraged. And I really appreciate that! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Sunset Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 Jones Rd	Austin	78745	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2392	441	29	15.1	34.9%	163 (37.0%)	8 (1.8%)	249 (56.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)	89.1	418^th of 4627 public elementary schools	91.0%		68.6	1186^th of 4651 public elementary schools	74.5%	768	0.0			0.0			80.4	70.4	77.1	74.0	68.5	61.2	$10,087
Joslin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Manchaca Rd	Austin	78745	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2094	265	28	9.4	43.4%	96 (36.2%)	8 (3.0%)	128 (48.3%)	13 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.2%)	67.4	1252^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	72.9%		63.3	1419^th of 4651 public elementary schools	69.5%	167			0.0			0.0	50.0	75.0	59.4	43.3	55.8	58.1	$14,218
Cunningham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Berkeley Ave	Austin	78745	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2067	346	35	10.0	53.5%	113 (32.7%)	12 (3.5%)	204 (59.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	67.2	1257^th of 4627 public elementary schools	72.8%		65.1	1345^th of 4651 public elementary schools	71.1%	88							66.0	53.7	75.0	54.9	42.6	55.0	$14,583
Wayside Eden Park Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6215 Menchaca Rd	Austin	78745	Travis County	Wayside Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 220-9106	235	11	21.3	45.5%	54 (23.0%)	20 (8.5%)	146 (62.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.5%)	39.3	2812^th of 4627 public elementary schools	39.2%		48.8	2204^th of 4651 public elementary schools	52.6%	608							34.8	36.0	66.7	34.8	40.0	52.4	$9,461
Odom Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1010 Turtle Creek Blvd	Austin	78745	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2388	286	25	11.4	86.0%	20 (7.0%)	10 (3.5%)	253 (88.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15	4296^th of 4627 public elementary schools	7.2%		28.7	3515^th of 4651 public elementary schools	24.4%	781	42.9	15.4	27.3	18.2	0.0	0.0	40.7	20.8	38.5	32.4	18.5	20.0	$15,060
St Elmo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 W St Elmo Rd	Austin	78745	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-4477	305	25	12.0	80.7%	61 (20.0%)	17 (5.6%)	210 (68.9%)	10 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	34	3151^st of 4627 public elementary schools	31.9%		29.1	3486^th of 4651 public elementary schools	25.0%	335	0.0	33.3	0.0			16.7	36.4	58.8	55.3	17.7	46.3	21.4	$12,871
Galindo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3800 S 2nd St	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-1756	418	41	10.1	90.4%	24 (5.7%)	16 (3.8%)	362 (86.6%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	33.9	3157^th of 4627 public elementary schools	31.8%		34.8	3135^th of 4651 public elementary schools	32.6%	22	35.0	54.6	40.0		40.0		29.6	48.5	44.9	35.6	43.6	42.3	$15,529
Barton Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	2108 Barton Hills Dr	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2013	286	22	12.7	9.8%	215 (75.2%)	2 (0.7%)	47 (16.4%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	96.8	100^th of 4627 public elementary schools	97.8%		86.3	524^th of 4651 public elementary schools	88.7%	424							84.2	89.3	89.8	79.0	96.4	68.8	$11,072
Patton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6001 Westcreek Dr	Austin	78749	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-1780	737	52	14.1	30.1%	310 (42.1%)	37 (5.0%)	277 (37.6%)	67 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.1%)	67.4	1250^th of 4627 public elementary schools	73.0%		63.6	1400^th of 4651 public elementary schools	69.9%	150							53.1	61.7	70.2	50.0	55.6	49.5	$9,863
Zilker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Bluebonnet Ln	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2327	506	38	13.2	21.5%	288 (56.9%)	13 (2.6%)	138 (27.3%)	14 (2.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (9.5%)	90.6	338^th of 4627 public elementary schools	92.7%		92.4	293^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	93.7%	45							81.9	88.0	76.4	63.9	71.4	60.6	$9,689

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Valley Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Sunset Valley Elementary?

Students at Sunset Valley Elementary are 56% Hispanic, 37% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Sunset Valley Elementary a good school?

Yes. Sunset Valley Elementary ranks in the top 9.0% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Sunset Valley Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 441 students attended Sunset Valley Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Sunset Valley Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Covington Middle
High : Crockett Early College High School

What district is Sunset Valley Elementary in?

Austin Independent School District (Isd)

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

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