Average
#1005 of 1,815 schools in CO
Sunset Middle School
Middle School · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Longmont, CO
A St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1300 S. SUNSET, Longmont, CO 80501
- Math 25% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Sunset Middle School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sunset Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,112/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Longmont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,705
Median home value
$461,400
Median rent
$1,586/mo
College educated
38.6%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Peaks Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 852 | Compare → |
| St. Vrain Launched Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Altona Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 741 | Compare → |
| Sierra School of Main StreetPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 1–12 | 2.2 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #36 of 54
- District spending per student
- $14,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset Middle School is listed in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Middle School
Sunset Middle School is a public middle school in Longmont, CO, part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, serving approximately 341 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,005 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Middle School
What grades does Sunset Middle School serve?
Sunset Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sunset Middle School?
Sunset Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Middle School rank in CO?
Sunset Middle School ranks #1,005 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Sunset Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sunset Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunset Middle School a charter school?
No, Sunset Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sunset Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Middle School?
56.3% of students at Sunset Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Boulder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (303) 776-3963
- Area population (ZIP 80501)
- 43,591
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.