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Sunset Elementary School

5120 SW 72ND ST MIAMI FL 33143

Ranked 143 of 252 in Florida

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About Sunset Elementary School

Sunset Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through 5th-grade school in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The school has around 750 to 800 students, with about 19 students for every teacher. About 60-65% of people are good at reading, and just around 55-60% are proficient in math. Sunset Elementary is ranked 149th among Florida's 227 elementary schools, which shows it has pretty consistent academic results. 

Here, it's pretty evenly split between guys and girls, about 51% male and then 49% female.  Sunset Elementary focuses on teaching the basics well. Sometimes, just doing the usual school stuff isn't enough.  Parents often say that they're really involved with their kids' school, and they appreciate the positive vibe here. Houses close by usually go for about $650,000 to $1.1 million, which helps a lot of families stay involved for a long time. Sunset Elementary really helps kids grow by balancing good schoolwork with strong community support. This is the best school in Florida.

Sunset Elementary School Contact Information

Address

5120 SW 72ND ST MIAMI FL 33143

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Phone

(305) 661-8527

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.
78
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1196
Total Students
$63982
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 143 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sunset Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM - 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 23.7%
Asian 2.1%
Hispanic 68%
Black 3.1%
Two+ Races 3.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
23.7%
Asian
2.1%
Hispanic
68%
Black
3.1%
Two+ Races
3.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1196
49.2%
588 Female
50.8%
608 Male

Student Population

1196 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

  • Magnet Results: The application window closed on January 15. Families who applied for the International Studies program will be notified of their results on or by March 15, 2026.
  • VPK Lottery: For those with children turning 4 by September 1, the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) lottery is typically held on or around February 24, 2026. Parents should ensure all residency and immunization documents are on file with the registrar.

FAQ

Q1. Does Sunset Elementary School offer student transportation?

Ans. Transportation details are not clearly listed; parents can directly contact the administration.


Q2. Does Sunset Elementary School provide support for gifted or advanced students?

Ans. Yes, Sunset Elementary School mentions gifted and enrichment opportunities online.


Q3. Are lunch or meal programs available at Sunset Elementary School?

Ans. Meal program details are not specified. So, parents can contact the school for

more information.


Q4. How does Sunset Elementary School communicate with parents?

Ans. Sunset Elementary School follows school notices and parent-teacher meetings to communicate with parents.

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Q5. Does Sunset Elementary School have any curriculum for students with learning differences?

Ans. Sunset Elementary School provides student support services through Miami-Dade County Public Schools.


Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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