Below Average
#1053 of 1,288 schools in LA
Sunset Middle School
Middle School · St. Landry Parish · Sunset, LA
A St. Landry Parish middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
236 Church Hill St., Sunset, LA 70584
- Math 12% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,327
Median home value
$184,000
Median rent
$1,037/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70584; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Arnaudville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | Not available | 185 | Compare → |
| Creswell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 5–6 | Not available | 207 | Compare → |
| Eunice Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–8 | Not available | 325 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Landry Parish
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #25 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset Middle School is listed in St. Landry Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Middle School
Sunset Middle School is a public middle school in Sunset, LA, part of St. Landry Parish, serving approximately 392 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,053 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% 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 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Sunset Middle School?
Sunset Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Middle School is 17:1. 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 LA?
Sunset Middle School ranks #1,053 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Sunset Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% 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?
77.3% 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (337) 662-3194
- Area population (ZIP 70584)
- 6,865
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 70584; 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
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