Very Good
#388 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 32% in state
Sunset Elementary School
Elementary School · Hermiston Sd 8 · Hermiston, OR
A Hermiston Sd 8 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
300 E Catherine Ave, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Math 26% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sunset Elementary 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 84Very Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hermiston), 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
$76,032
Median home value
$274,400
Median rent
$1,046/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97838; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| West Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Highland Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Desert View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 356 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hermiston Sd 8
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset Elementary School is listed in Hermiston SD 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Elementary School
Sunset Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hermiston, OR, part of Hermiston Sd 8, serving approximately 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Elementary School
What grades does Sunset Elementary School serve?
Sunset Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Elementary School rank in OR?
Sunset Elementary School ranks #388 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sunset Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunset Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sunset Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sunset Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Elementary School?
66.6% of students at Sunset Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Umatilla County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (541) 667-6700
- Area population (ZIP 97838)
- 27,979
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 OSAS · 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 OSAS · 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 97838; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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