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Sundown Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

282^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,651 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Sundown Elementary is a public elementary school in Sundown, Texas, serving 242 students in grades PK-5. Part of the Sundown Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 52 out of 961 districts in the state, Sundown Elementary has consistently performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools for several years.

Sundown Elementary's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students consistently outperforming state averages on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's STAAR proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state, with 64.52% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading, 78.57% of 4th graders in reading, and an impressive 95% of 5th graders in mathematics. The school's strength is especially evident in mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 78.57% to 95% across the upper grades.

Sundown Elementary also stands out for its ability to serve a diverse student population effectively, including students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, English language learners, and those in special education. The school's performance for these subgroups is exceptional, with rankings in the top 10-20% of Texas elementary schools. In contrast, nearby schools in the Levelland Independent School District (ISD) generally have lower academic performance and serve a higher percentage of students from low-income families, highlighting Sundown Elementary's commitment to educational equity and its ability to deliver outstanding results for all students.

231

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,753

Per pupil spending ?

53.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372

(806) 602-8823

District: Sundown Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Sundown Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sundown J H
High:	Sundown High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.6%

White:

32.9%

Asian:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 84th percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (76% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Texas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Texas avg47%

282^nd of 4,651

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

52^nd of 961Sundown 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
2025	92.7	282 of 4651	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	254 of 4710	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	88.5	435 of 4647	90.6%	★★★★★
2022	94.4	196 of 4581	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	85.5	555 of 4578	87.9%	★★★★☆
2019	80.3	694 of 4479	84.5%	★★★★☆
2018	76.9	777 of 4359	82.2%	★★★★☆
2017	77.1	799 of 4329	81.5%	★★★★☆
2016	83.6	555 of 4286	87.1%	★★★★☆
2015	80.7	698 of 4320	83.8%	★★★★☆
2014	82.5	601 of 4260	85.9%	★★★★☆
2013	84.8	435 of 4221	89.7%	★★★★☆
2012	86.7	363 of 4206	91.4%	★★★★★
2011	86.2	110 of 4095	97.3%	★★★★★
2010	86.0	97 of 3937	97.5%	★★★★★
2009	80.5	457 of 3884	88.2%	★★★★☆
2008	87.6	78 of 3768	97.9%	★★★★★
2007	86.2	79 of 3724	97.9%	★★★★★
2006	80.5	383 of 3476	89.0%	★★★★☆
2005	66.3	1192 of 3475	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2004	71.6	896 of 3465	74.1%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	95.9	59 of 4461	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	77.9	439 of 4331	89.9%	★★★★☆
2019	67.9	894 of 4295	79.2%	★★★★☆
2018	83.8	312 of 4240	92.6%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2018	79.5	333 of 3226	89.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	91.3	222 of 3744	94.1%	★★★★★
2024	91.3	266 of 4658	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	85.3	497 of 4588	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	88.9	327 of 4561	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	83.8	569 of 4499	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	86.8	395 of 4348	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	77.4	732 of 4306	83.0%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	75.5	330 of 2619	87.4%	★★★★☆
2023	62.6	1313 of 2980	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	78.4	115 of 2958	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	79.7	343 of 3006	88.6%	★★★★☆
2019	51.9	1955 of 3184	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.0	1088 of 3106	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	85.6	281 of 3644	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	124 of 4465	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	78.0	602 of 4401	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	90.8	186 of 4376	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	79.6	530 of 4329	87.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.4	1038 of 4188	75.2%	★★★★☆
2018	71.4	793 of 4168	81.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	93.8	85 of 3705	97.7%	★★★★★
2024	93.0	109 of 4594	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	74.3	691 of 4521	84.7%	★★★★☆
2022	94.7	75 of 4477	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	78.5	488 of 4451	89.0%	★★★★☆
2019	62.8	1181 of 4309	72.6%	★★★★☆
2018	77.4	521 of 4264	87.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	92.5	200 of 3739	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	88.9	366 of 4647	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	88.4	393 of 4585	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	95.3	138 of 4563	97.0%	★★★★★
2021	82.7	597 of 4498	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	70.4	998 of 4357	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	73.1	892 of 4319	79.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	82.3	369 of 4292	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	54.4	1319 of 3952	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	100.0	5 of 3799	99.9%	★★★★★
2019	97.1	37 of 3684	99.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	95.1	19 of 2612	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	83.4	285 of 3108	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	89.9	116 of 3106	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	89.6	118 of 3082	96.2%	★★★★★
2021	79.7	388 of 3082	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	88.2	170 of 3142	94.6%	★★★★★
2018	71.4	732 of 3127	76.6%	★★★★☆

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 (2025)99th percentile+5 vs school

At Risk (2022)99th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

Female (2025)94th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2024)91st percentile-3 vs school

English Language Learner (2018)90th percentile+8 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)87th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics88%+42 vs state

Reading74%+19 vs state

Science50%+20 vs state

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Schools Near Sundown Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR Reading (2025)			STAAR Mathematics (2025)			STAAR Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Total
Sundown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	605 S School St	Sundown	79372	Hockley County	Sundown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 602-8823	231	25	9.3	53.2%	76 (32.9%)	1 (0.4%)	147 (63.6%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	92.7	282^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	93.9%		93.1	254^th of 4710 public elementary schools	94.6%	28	64.5	78.6	77.5	87.5	78.6	95.0	50.0	$10,753
South Elementary	Public	2-4	1500 Ave C	Levelland	79336	Hockley County	Levelland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 894-6255	238	18	13.5	78.2%	51 (21.4%)	1 (0.4%)	184 (77.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19.6	4049^th of 4651 public elementary schools	12.9%		33.3	3258^th of 4710 public elementary schools	30.8%	791	34.2	35.1		21.5	33.8			$10,888
Capitol Elementary	Public	2-4	401 Ellis St	Levelland	79336	Hockley County	Levelland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 894-4715	285	23	12.6	70.2%	57 (20.0%)	6 (2.1%)	216 (75.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	45.3	2424^th of 4651 public elementary schools	47.9%		46.7	2384^th of 4710 public elementary schools	49.4%	40	42.1	38.1		48.4	50.0			$11,013
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center	Public	PK, KG-1	1412 E Ellis	Levelland	79336	Hockley County	Levelland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 894-6959	518	32	16.4	73.4%	117 (22.6%)	21 (4.1%)	370 (71.4%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)								(n/a)								$7,751

Frequently Asked Questions about Sundown Elementary

How many students attend Sundown Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 231 students attended Sundown Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sundown Elementary?

Students at Sundown Elementary are 64% Hispanic, 33% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Sundown Elementary a good school?

Yes. Sundown Elementary ranks in the top 6.1% of Texas elementary schools.

What district is Sundown Elementary in?

Sundown Independent School District (Isd)

What schools do graduates of Sundown Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sundown Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sundown J H
High : Sundown High School

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