About This School
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Sunset Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sunset Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Sunset Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sunset Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The French American School of Miami 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Epiphany School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Isaac: Integrated Science and Asian Culture Academ 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Cam 0.9 miles |  |
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| Alexander Montessori School 1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades PK, K-5
- Dade School District
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Contact
Sunset Elementary School5120 SW 72ND St
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
sunset.dadeschools.net/
Florida Virtual Program
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Florida students.
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Test Scores
About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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10 out of 10
Florida Virtual Program
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Florida students.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1129Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Sunset Elementary School had 16% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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In 2010, Sunset Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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