Serving 341 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (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
Diversity
School Overview
Sunset Heights School's student population of 341 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Heights School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Heights School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
23%
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
56%
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
28%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #387 out of 456 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Sunset Heights School?
341 students attend Sunset Heights School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sunset Heights School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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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