publicmiddleGrade 5-8

Sunset

8301 Sunset Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93307, United States

+1 (661) 845-1320

http://vinelandsd.org/sms/

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Sunset Overview

About This School

Sunset is a public middle in Bakersfield, California, serving 302 students in grades 5-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 with 15 teachers on staff. These educators earn an average annual salary of $80,650, while the school provides one counselor for every 302 students. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnic composition, the population is 98% Hispanic and 2% White.

302

Total Students

Grade 5-8

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

15 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 5-8

County

Kern County

Students per Counselor

302:1

Sunset Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Science

Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 20.7:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

302

Students per Counselor

Sunset Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$80,650

City Avg: $103,110

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor302:1

Sunset Student Demographics

Student Body

50.66%

Male

49.34%

Female

Total Enrollment: 302 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.66%

Hispanic98.34%

Asian0%

Black0%

Two or More Races0%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunset

Q: What is Sunset?

A: Sunset is a middle public located in Bakersfield.

Q: How many students attend Sunset?

A: Sunset has approximately 302 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Sunset is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Sunset

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About Sunset - Bakersfield, CA

Quick Facts about Sunset
School Name	Sunset
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 5-8
Location	8301 Sunset Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93307, Bakersfield, CA
County	Kern County
Phone	+1 (661) 845-1320
Total Students	302
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	15
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset

What is Sunset?

Sunset is a middle public located in Bakersfield.

How many students attend Sunset?

Sunset has approximately 302 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunset is 19:1.

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