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Sunset Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
236 Church Hill St., Sunset, LA 70584 · (337) 662-3194 · Part of St. Landry Parish School District
Students
348
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
81%
Setting
Rural
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Sunset Middle School
- Math proficiency 13 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 8.9% since 2020
- Next stop for Cankton kids: 7 high schools
On the path
Where Cankton kids come from and go next.
PK–4Cankton Elementary School504 students
5–8Sunset Middle SchoolYou are here
127 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency16%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 40.2%
Location
Directions ↗
236 Church Hill St., Sunset
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 572
Grade 699
Grade 776
Grade 8101
Enrollment over time
382’20
398’21
407’22
392’23
348’24
Down 8.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 52%White 30%Hispanic 15%Two or more races 3%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.