Overview

Sunset View Elementary School, a public school located in Albuquerque, NM, serves grade(s) K-5 in Albuquerque Public Schools. It has received a GreatSchools Summary Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

School Rating

Schools are rated on standardized tests, frequently considering score progress and performance gaps between student groups.
6/10
GreatSchools Summary Rating

Rating Factors

The Summary Rating for this school is based on the following elements.

Academic Progress Rating

7/10
63rd percentile  in New Mexico

Test Scores Rating

7/10
65th percentile  in New Mexico

Equity Rating

5/10
43rd percentile  in New Mexico
ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
Reading 
In 2018-2019, New Mexico used the PARCC assessment to test students in grades 3-12 in Math and grades 3-11 in Reading.
39%
34%
Math 
In 2018-2019, New Mexico used the PARCC assessment to test students in grades 3-12 in Math and grades 3-11 in Reading.
33%
20%
Science 
In 2018-2019, New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 4, 7 and 11 in Science.
48%
35%
State Avg.
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Courses & Programs

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Academic programs (1)
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Race/Ethnicity

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All students
7/10
Hispanic
(62% of students)
7/10
White
(21% of students)
6/10
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Low-Income Students

These ratings show how much students from low-income households improved academically from one year to the next compared to schools with similar proficiency levels across the state.
All students
7/10
Low-income
(40% of students)
5/10
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Students With Disabilities

% suspended
This shows the suspension rates for students with disabilities at this school compared to the state average. High suspension rates mean less time for teaching and learning.
All students 
1%
5%
Students with disabilities 
5%
9%
State Avg.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Hispanic 
62%
White 
21%
Two or more races 
6%
Native American 
6%
Black 
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander 
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 
<1%
40%
Students from low-income families 
The students from low-income families designation is based on the percentage of students at this school who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
50%50%
Gender
Female
Male
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Teachers & Staff

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Students per teacher 
The average number of students per full-time teacher at this school; please note that this is not a reflection of average class size.
14:1
Students per counselor 
The average number of students per counselor at this school.
515:1
% of teachers with 3 or more years experience 
The percentage of full-time teachers at this school who have been teaching for 3 or more years.
93%
State Avg. 88%
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2.5
15 Reviews
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1 star  
1.0
Family Engagement (3)
2.0
Learning (3)
1.7
Safety (3)
1.7
Social Emotional Support (3)
1.0
Special Education (3)
1.3
Teaching (3)
Parent / Guardian
February 12, 2024
This school is a prison for children. The principal is the worst.
1.0
Learning
1.0
Teaching
1.0
Social Emotional Support
1.0
Special Education
1.0
Safety
1.0
Family Engagement
Would not recommend this school
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Parent / Guardian
September 20, 2023
There’s no family engagement, no teachers supervising children in the morning. Teachers and principal are rude. Subs have mentioned never wanting to work there as teachers. Principal runs the school like... More 
2.0
Learning
1.0
Teaching
2.0
Social Emotional Support
1.0
Special Education
1.0
Safety
1.0
Family Engagement
Would not recommend this school
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Parent / Guardian
July 31, 2023
Dr. Johnson is the WORST principal EVER!! She is extremely arrogant and very unwelcoming. My child has been here since Kindergarten and we’ve had 1 good teacher in the 4yrs. she’s been there and she quit!... More 
3.0
Learning
2.0
Teaching
2.0
Social Emotional Support
1.0
Special Education
3.0
Safety
1.0
Family Engagement
Would not recommend this school
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Parent / Guardian
January 18, 2021
The Principal is horrible to work with. Very hands off and arrogant. It feels like the teachers are afraid of her. If you have a child that has learning needs or help, don't expect it from this school.... More 
2.0
Teachers
1.0
Character
1.0
Leadership
1.0
Learning Differences
1.0
Bullying
Would not recommend this school
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Parent / Guardian
March 13, 2020
horrible. The principal is rude and doesn’t care.
1.0
Homework
1.0
Teachers
1.0
Character
1.0
Leadership
1.0
Learning Differences
1.0
Bullying
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Neighborhood

6121 Paradise Boulevard Northwest Albuquerque, NM 87114
School leader: Dr Linda T Johnson
(505) 792-3254
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