Sunset Middle School

sms.wcs.edu

731 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.

731

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	532
Hispanic	46
Black	24
Asian	94
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
532 (72.8%)
Asian
94 (12.9%)
Hispanic
46 (6.3%)
Two or More
33 (4.5%)
Black
24 (3.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)472-5040
Website:	http://sms.wcs.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 6 227

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 259