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Sunset Junior High

Q: Is Sunset Junior High a good school?

Sunset Junior High ranks 112 th of 182 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-9

112^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Utah Middle Schools

Better than 38% of Utah middle schools

Summary

Sunset Junior High is a public middle school located in Sunset, Utah, serving grades 7-9 with a total enrollment of 931 students. It is part of the Davis School District, which is ranked 42 out of 93 districts in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Sunset Junior High has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Utah middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunset Junior High faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 19.3% to 25.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Legacy Junior High (23.8%), Syracuse Junior High (23.8%), and North Layton Junior High (23.8%). The school also consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with a 7th grade math proficiency rate of 38.3% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 45.4% and the district average of 47.7%.

Additionally, Sunset Junior High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 24.73% to 28.36% over the past few years, higher than the rates of nearby schools like Legacy Junior High (10.83%), Syracuse Junior High (14.13%), and West Point Junior High (16.37%). The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio (24.1-27.0) compared to nearby schools like North Layton Junior High (20.6), North Davis Junior High (20.9), and T.H. Bell Junior High (18.7).

926

Students ?

24.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,273

Per pupil spending ?

26.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1610 N 250 W
Sunset, UT 84015

(801) 402-6700

District: Davis District

Students who attend Sunset Junior High usually attend:

High:

Northridge High

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.5%

Hispanic:

16.7%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 47th percentile in 2023 → 38th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Utah average (40% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 47th-percentile peak (2023) to 38th (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg46%

Utah avg45%

112^th of 182

Utah public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From bottom 24% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 16Middle Schools in the Davis District

42^nd of 93Davis District among Utah districts

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

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	39.9	112 of 182	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.4	147 of 210	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.3	114 of 216	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.6	114 of 209	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.9	129 of 213	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.6	150 of 222	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.0	127 of 172	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	29.0	155 of 206	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	34.3	150 of 209	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	28.8	159 of 210	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	32.2	140 of 185	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	43.0	177 of 243	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	49.2	161 of 238	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.5	145 of 222	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.4	143 of 201	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	39.1	159 of 205	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	45.7	138 of 200	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	44.4	43 of 79	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.6	54 of 106	49.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.9	30 of 99	69.7%	★★★★☆
2022	81.7	18 of 100	82.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	54.0	50 of 108	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	31.2	102 of 141	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.7	73 of 138	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.0	77 of 133	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2024	26.4	40 of 47	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.2	34 of 34	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	30.5	113 of 159	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.5	152 of 183	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.5	118 of 191	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.4	125 of 191	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)54th percentile+15 vs school

Hispanic (2025)46th percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)29th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2024)15th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts44%~ state avg

Science43%-6 vs state

Mathematics39%-4 vs state

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by a student
Monday, March 21, 2022

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by a student
Sunday, April 20, 2014

This school has by far the most amazing teachers. It has a strong music program and is one of the few junior highs in the county where AP classes are offered. The administrative staff interacts with the students and the teachers take the time to make sure the students are doing their best. Students are not judged by their race, ethnicity, or background and are treated equally. The classrooms are clean, happy environments where students are able to learn. The counselors are top notch and are always willing to listen to anything students or parents have to say. A positive environment is maintained and there is minimal bullying going on. Sunset Junior High is top-notch. The teachers are undoubtedly the best part about this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2025)	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2025)	Utah Aspire Plus Science (2025)	RISE Mathematics (2025)		RISE Science (2025)		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 (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	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunset Junior High	Public	7-9	1610 N 250 W	Sunset	84015	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	No	(801) 402-6700	926	38	24.5	26.9%	699 (75.5%)	7 (0.8%)	155 (16.7%)	10 (1.1%)	4 (0.4%)	13 (1.4%)	38 (4.1%)	39.9	112^th of 182 public middle schools	38.5%		31.4	147^th of 210 public middle schools	30.0%	35	44.0	29.3	40.6	38.3	39.0	38.6	47.0	$8,273	$509	$7,763
Roy Junior High	Public	7-9	5347 S 2100 W	Roy	84067	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 476-5260	960	42	22.9	42.5%	648 (67.5%)	13 (1.4%)	248 (25.8%)	8 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.7%)	25 (2.6%)	10.2	167^th of 182 public middle schools	8.2%		20.5	174^th of 210 public middle schools	17.1%	7	33.5	20.5	36.6	20.7	19.3	29.7	29.5	$8,431	$374	$8,057
North Davis Junior High	Public	7-9	835 S State	Clearfield	84015	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 402-6500	941	47	19.8	49.2%	581 (61.7%)	15 (1.6%)	259 (27.5%)	12 (1.3%)	7 (0.7%)	31 (3.3%)	36 (3.8%)	15.4	155^th of 182 public middle schools	14.8%		24	165^th of 210 public middle schools	21.4%	10	38.1	35.7	42.6	25.1	21.1	31.2	37.2	$9,262	$1,101	$8,161
West Point Junior High	Public	7-9	2775 W 550 N	West Point	84015	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	No	(801) 402-8100	1,551	60	25.8	16.1%	1,228 (79.2%)	15 (1.0%)	207 (13.3%)	22 (1.4%)	5 (0.3%)	7 (0.5%)	67 (4.3%)	55.3	85^th of 182 public middle schools	53.3%		48	112^th of 210 public middle schools	46.7%	27	46.0	41.0	55.1	53.9	34.3	51.3	46.6	$7,513	$440	$7,072
Sand Ridge Junior High	Public	7-9	2075 W 4600 S	Roy	84067	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 476-5320	695	35	19.6	43.0%	459 (66.0%)	8 (1.2%)	173 (24.9%)	10 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.3%)	33 (4.7%)	10.9	165^th of 182 public middle schools	9.3%		15.3	179^th of 210 public middle schools	14.8%	14	26.3	16.4	28.9	22.8	17.8	28.6	32.7	$8,354	$526	$7,828
T.H. Bell Junior High	Public	7-9	165 W 5100 S	Ogden	84405	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 452-4600	607	31	19.5	50.7%	388 (63.9%)	12 (2.0%)	173 (28.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	19 (3.1%)	6	175^th of 182 public middle schools	3.8%		9.3	196^th of 210 public middle schools	6.7%	21	28.7	19.8	26.2	22.2	18.9	18.0	19.8	$9,013	$406	$8,607
Syracuse Junior High	Public	7-9	1450 S 2000 W	Syracuse	84075	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	No	(801) 402-6800	1,216	49	24.8	14.4%	1,005 (82.6%)	16 (1.3%)	128 (10.5%)	6 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	11 (0.9%)	47 (3.9%)	36.6	116^th of 182 public middle schools	36.3%		44.9	121^st of 210 public middle schools	42.4%	5	49.1	43.2	49.1	31.3	27.2	40.6	55.8	$8,009	$390	$7,619
South Ogden Junior High	Public	7-9	650 E 5700 S	Ogden	84405	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 452-4460	799	37	21.4	36.7%	595 (74.5%)	12 (1.5%)	145 (18.1%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.6%)	27 (3.4%)	25.7	140^th of 182 public middle schools	23.1%		24.9	162^nd of 210 public middle schools	22.9%	22	36.6	24.6	43.2	28.5	18.6	40.6	45.5	$8,025	$408	$7,617
North Layton Junior High	Public	7-9	1100 W 2000 N	Layton	84041	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	No	(801) 402-6600	959	47	20.3	31.6%	593 (61.8%)	24 (2.5%)	251 (26.2%)	20 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.7%)	52 (5.4%)	15.4	156^th of 182 public middle schools	14.3%		21.5	171^st of 210 public middle schools	18.6%	15	31.5	19.9	31.4	31.4	22.1	25.6	35.2	$8,081	$483	$7,599
Rocky Mountain Junior High	Public	7-9	4350 W 4800 S	West Haven	84401	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 476-5220	795	32	24.5	21.8%	655 (82.4%)	3 (0.4%)	106 (13.3%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	17 (2.1%)	54.8	86^th of 182 public middle schools	52.7%		32	145^th of 210 public middle schools	31.0%	59	34.9	28.5	36.7	43.8	55.7	38.4	51.4	$7,681	$397	$7,284

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Junior High

How many students attend Sunset Junior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 926 students attended Sunset Junior High.

Is Sunset Junior High a good school?

Sunset Junior High ranks 112^th of 182 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Sunset Junior High attend?

Students who attend Sunset Junior High usually go on to attend Northridge High

What district is Sunset Junior High in?

Davis District

What is the racial makeup of Sunset Junior High?

Students at Sunset Junior High are 75% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

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