Sunset Middle School

www.wcs.edu/SMS

655 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sunset Middle School, located in the affluent community of Brentwood, Tennessee, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Williamson County School District, it is consistently recognized for its academic rigor, dedicated faculty, and high performance on state standardized assessments. The school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of well-rounded character, preparing students for the transition to the competitive high schools within the district.

Beyond the classroom, Sunset Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and strong local support, which helps provide ample resources and enrichment opportunities. Situated on Sunset Trail, the campus serves as a central hub for the local community, maintaining a culture that values academic achievement, inclusivity, and student engagement.

655

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	47
Black	26
Asian	95
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

White
453 (69.2 %)
Asian
95 (14.5 %)
Hispanic
47 (7.2 %)
Two or More
32 (4.9 %)
Black
26 (4.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Williamson County
Phone:	(615)472-5020
Website:	http://www.wcs.edu/SMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 235

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 203

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunset Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	235
Grade 7	217
Grade 8	203

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunset Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	316	48.2%
Male	339	51.8%

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