Below Average
#1064 of 1,226 schools in OR
Sunset School
Elementary School · Coos Bay Sd 9 · Coos Bay, OR
A Coos Bay Sd 9 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1255 Hemlock Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420
- Math 15% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
69%
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 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,152/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coos Bay), 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
$61,624
Median home value
$282,300
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97420; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Resource Link Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 880 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Coos Bay Sd 9
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,087NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset School is listed in Coos Bay SD 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset School
Sunset School is a public elementary school in Coos Bay, OR, part of Coos Bay Sd 9, serving approximately 378 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,064 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset School
What grades does Sunset School serve?
Sunset School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Sunset School?
Sunset School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset School rank in OR?
Sunset School ranks #1,064 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sunset School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunset School a charter school?
No, Sunset School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset School a Title I school?
No, Sunset School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset School?
69.0% of students at Sunset 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Coos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.3%
- Phone
- (541) 888-1242
- Area population (ZIP 97420)
- 27,579
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 97420; 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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