A+
Excellent
97/100

Sunset Hills Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1347 GULF RD, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 77th percentile in Florida
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.53 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 95th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Florida for growth

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
444
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%77/1000.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%95/100Students gain 1.53 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.09 in 2009–19; 98th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 33% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+23 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency72% (+26 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%72%reading +0 pts, math +5 pts66th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%70%reading +21 pts, math +22 pts90th percentile (list)
Low-income62%62%reading +19 pts, math +20 pts89th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1347 GULF RD
City Tarpon Springs
ZIP Code 34689
District 1201560
NCES School ID 120156001690
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 34689

Understanding the community around Sunset Hills Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,669
Per Capita Income $48,390
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $284,300
Median Rent $1,048
Owner-Occupied 79.7%
Renter-Occupied 20.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sunset Hills Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.1%
Hispanic/Latino 15.1%
Two or More Races 7.2%
Black 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 444
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sunset Hills Elementary School?
Sunset Hills Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School?
Sunset Hills Elementary School has 444 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Sunset Hills Elementary School serve?
Sunset Hills Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sunset Hills Elementary School receive per student?
Sunset Hills Elementary School receives $13,882 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sunset Hills Elementary School in 34689 ▼
Avg Home Value
$370,477
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,955
1-Year Change
-0.2%
% Renters
20.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026