Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Heights School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Heights School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Sunset Heights School's student population of 355 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Heights School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Heights School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
23%
7%
Black
3%
2%
White
58%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Heights School's ranking?
Sunset Heights School is ranked #277 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Sunset Heights School often compared to?
Sunset Heights Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairgrounds Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Sunset Heights School?
355 students attend Sunset Heights School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sunset Heights School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Heights School?
Sunset Heights School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunset Heights School offer ?
Sunset Heights School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunset Heights School part of?
Sunset Heights School is part of Nashua School District.
School Reviews
2 5/6/2021
This school was fine for my one-year stay (May 2014-Nov.2014), students were great, teachers were hit or miss, and the food was pretty good, 4 stars.
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