C
Below Average
57/100

Sunset Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 236 Church Hill St., Sunset, LA 70584
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 35th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.08 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 47th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

57
Repit Score
out of 100
392
Students
enrolled
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%35/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%47/100Students gain 1.08 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.92 in 2009–19; 58th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 69% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency61% (−8 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency64% (+1 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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 Louisiana state test (2018–19), 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%77%reading -16 pts, math -1 pts33rd percentile (list)
Black57%57%reading -2 pts, math +8 pts51st percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading -11 pts, math -7 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income57%62%reading -7 pts, math +7 pts44th 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 236 Church Hill St.
City Sunset
ZIP Code 70584
District 2201560
NCES School ID 220156001213
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70584

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,148
Per Capita Income $26,213
Poverty Rate 16.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%
High School or Higher 80.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $184,900
Median Rent $861
Owner-Occupied 76.8%
Renter-Occupied 23.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sunset Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 51.0%
White 34.2%
Hispanic/Latino 13.0%
Two or More Races 1.5%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 392
Teachers (FTE) 23.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sunset Middle School?
Sunset Middle School has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Middle School?
Sunset Middle School has 392 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does Sunset Middle School serve?
Sunset Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sunset Middle School receive per student?
Sunset Middle School receives $14,633 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sunset Middle School in 70584 ▼
Avg Home Value
$206,115
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
23.2%

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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