Excellent
#251 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 20% in state
Sunset Primary School
Elementary School · West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j · West Linn, OR
A West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2351 Oxford St, West Linn, OR 97068
- Math 55% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Primary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sunset Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated834/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Linn), 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
$145,877
Median home value
$760,900
Median rent
$1,994/mo
College educated
62.9%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97068; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sungarden Montessori Childrens HousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Bolton Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Trillium Creek Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Lowrie Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 458 | 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.
West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #9 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset Primary School is listed in West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Primary School
Sunset Primary School is a public elementary school in West Linn, OR, part of West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j, serving approximately 376 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Primary School
What grades does Sunset Primary School serve?
Sunset Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sunset Primary School?
Sunset Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Primary School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Primary School rank in OR?
Sunset Primary School ranks #251 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sunset Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Primary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunset Primary School a charter school?
No, Sunset Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Primary School a Title I school?
No, Sunset Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Primary School?
19.1% of students at Sunset Primary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (503) 673-7200
- Area population (ZIP 97068)
- 30,254
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 97068; 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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