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1671 Frankfurt Way, Livermore, CA 94550-6146
Summary
Sunset Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
81.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
75.7% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 75.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 188/4,657 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 379/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 759 |
| Low-Income Students | 60 (7.9%) |
| English Learners | 28 (3.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 8.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.1 points from last year and rose 6.8 points over the full period.
•Math +6.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 79.8% to 82.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 87% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 64% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 70.6% to 79.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.3-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Sunset Elementary compare within the district?
Sunset Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Livermore Valley Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sunset Elementary rank in California?
Sunset Elementary ranks No. 188 of 4,657 in reading and No. 379 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Sunset Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 9 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 66.7% meet the reading standard and 51.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sunset Elementary compare with other schools in Livermore?
Sunset Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Livermore with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LivermoreHow does Sunset Elementary compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Sunset Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 33 in math proficiency among the 165 K–5 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset ElementaryThis school | 75.7% | 81.3% |
| Altamont Creek Elementary | 63.1% | 68.6% |
| Arroyo Seco Elementary | 47.1% | 51.8% |
