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#1327 of 2,228 schools in WA
Sunset View Elementary School
Elementary School · Kennewick School District · Kennewick, WA
A Kennewick School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
711 NORTH CENTER PARKWAY, Kennewick, WA 99336
- Math 39% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset View Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunset View 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,832/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennewick), 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
$63,308
Median home value
$292,300
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
49.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99336; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Ridge View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Badger Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 588 | 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.
Kennewick School District
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #16 of 29
- District spending per student
- $15,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset View Elementary School is listed in Kennewick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset View Elementary School
Sunset View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kennewick, WA, part of Kennewick School District, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,327 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset View Elementary School
What grades does Sunset View Elementary School serve?
Sunset View Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sunset View Elementary School?
Sunset View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset View Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset View Elementary School rank in WA?
Sunset View Elementary School ranks #1,327 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Sunset View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 View Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset View Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sunset View Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sunset View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sunset View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset View Elementary School?
60.4% of students at Sunset View 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
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (509) 222-6000
- Area population (ZIP 99336)
- 51,180
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 99336; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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