Serving 356 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 45-49% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Heights School serves the southeast part of Nashua, NH, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Heights School's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Sunset Heights School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Heights School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
53%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
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 #248 out of 455 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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?
356 students attend Sunset Heights School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sunset Heights School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Heights School?
Sunset Heights School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunset Heights School offer ?
Sunset Heights School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Heights School part of?
Sunset Heights School is part of Nashua School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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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