- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brentwood, TN
Sunset Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470453002098
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 731
- students enrolled
Sunset Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Brentwood, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453002098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Sunset Middle School grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 708 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 470453002098 · Brentwood, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (2,091 students)
Sunset Middle School grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 708 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Sunset Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
2,091 students
- Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High School
1,975 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,729 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,609 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- This school 731
Sunset Middle School
731 students
What this shows Sunset Middle School reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Middle School compares
Sunset Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Asian 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Sunset Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamson County reports $11,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Brentwood
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Middle School
How many students attend Sunset Middle School?
Sunset Middle School has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brentwood, TN. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Middle School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Brentwood, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Middle School?
Sunset Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunset Middle School rank among middle schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Brentwood, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Sunset Middle School, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.