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Sunset Primary

4523 97th Ave W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sunset Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunset Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Sunset Primary's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Sunset Primary ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Primary is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#390 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
60-64%
41%
60-64%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
46%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
19%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset Primary's ranking?
Sunset Primary is ranked #390 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sunset Primary often compared to?
Sunset Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like University Place Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunset Primary?
545 students attend Sunset Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sunset Primary students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Primary?
Sunset Primary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunset Primary offer ?
Sunset Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Primary part of?
Sunset Primary is part of University Place School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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