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#772 of 1,015 schools in UT
Sunset JR High
Middle School · Davis District · Sunset, UT
A Davis District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1610 N 250 W, Sunset, UT 84015
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset JR High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sunset JR High 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sunset), 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
$92,634
Median home value
$377,200
Median rent
$1,385/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 7–9 | 2.0 mi | 971 | Compare → |
| North Davis JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–9 | 2.6 mi | 964 | Compare → |
| West Point JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–9 | 2.8 mi | 1,558 | Compare → |
| Sand Ridge JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 7–9 | 2.9 mi | 814 | 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.
Davis District
- Schools in district
- 96
- Rank in district
- #76 of 93
- District spending per student
- $9,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset JR High is listed in Davis District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset JR High
Sunset JR High is a public middle school in Sunset, UT, part of Davis District, serving approximately 931 students in grades 7th-9th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #772 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset JR High
What grades does Sunset JR High serve?
Sunset JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Sunset JR High?
Sunset JR High has an enrollment of approximately 931 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset JR High is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset JR High rank in UT?
Sunset JR High ranks #772 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Sunset JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset JR High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunset JR High a charter school?
No, Sunset JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset JR High a Title I school?
No, Sunset JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset JR High?
28.4% of students at Sunset JR High 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 931
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (801) 402-6700
- Area population (ZIP 84015)
- 70,730
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 84015; 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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