Sunset Heights School

Public K-5

 15 Osgood Rd.
       Nashua, NH  03060-5310


(603) 966-3680

District: Nashua School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
135th of 237 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,339 Help


Students who attend Sunset Heights School usually attend:

Middle:    Elm Street Middle School
High:    Nashua High School South

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.7%
Hispanic:
23.4%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.4% Help


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Compare Details Sunset Heights School ranks worse than 57% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 7th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Nashua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.7%), Hispanic (23.4%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Heights School is 11, which is the 6th best among 12 elementary schools in the Nashua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Heights School is $15,339, which is the 7th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Nashua School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sunset Heights School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Heights School 135th of 237 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Sunset Heights School in the ranking list.)

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Nashua School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nashua School District 117th of 161 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunset Heights School

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Rank History for all students at Sunset Heights School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.33 49th 238 79.4%
2007 67.95 75th 237 68.4%
2008 39.09 166th 236 29.7%
2009 43.26 155th 240 35.4%
2010 48.29 139th 242 42.6%
2011 46.72 141st 237 40.5%
2012 44.66 148th 241 38.6%
2013 38.34 177th 241 26.6%
2014 43.49 162nd 242 33.1%
2015 49.73 111th 206 46.1%
2016 54.28 116th 244 52.5%
2017 41.40 145th 229 36.7%
2018 38.74 155th 231 32.9%
2019 39.23 151st 231 34.6%
2021 17.28 186th 211 11.8%
2022 33.73 159th 233 31.8%
2023 45.22 135th 237 43.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunset Heights School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.49 1st 6 83.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunset Heights School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.64 34th 52 34.6%
2019 50.41 24th 60 60.0%
2022 35.91 41st 59 30.5%
2023 32.47 52nd 70 25.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunset Heights School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.52 149th 190 21.6%
2019 35.91 130th 192 32.3%
2021 13.89 151st 160 5.6%
2022 40.43 115th 187 38.5%
2023 53.70 86th 193 55.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunset Heights School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.63 110th 195 43.6%
2019 46.71 108th 195 44.6%
2021 23.70 135th 168 19.6%
2022 30.46 140th 194 27.8%
2023 36.87 137th 199 31.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunset Heights School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.35 9th 19 52.6%
2019 26.66 14th 17 17.6%
2022 51.52 6th 21 71.4%
2023 56.98 6th 18 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Sunset Heights School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.12 149th 227 34.4%
2019 50.12 125th 229 45.4%
2021 23.66 169th 209 19.1%
2022 50.78 120th 229 47.6%
2023 50.10 112th 233 51.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunset Heights School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 468 15 9 16 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1992 557 14 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 580
1993 580 14 13 17 3 n/a n/a 0 627
1994 560 9 8 26 2 n/a n/a 0 605
1995 618 9 11 21 1 n/a n/a 0 660
1996 618 9 11 21 1 n/a n/a 0 660
1997 627 13 15 38 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1998 612 16 28 48 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1999 589 16 30 49 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2000 551 21 36 38 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2001 536 15 42 48 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2002 425 16 48 46 2 n/a n/a 0 537
2003 425 16 48 46 2 n/a n/a 0 537
2004 411 14 59 50 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2005 350 13 54 49 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 336 15 46 34 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2007 340 12 55 41 1 n/a n/a 0 449
2008 328 12 50 37 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2009 334 7 55 64 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2010 310 11 51 62 0 1 0 0 435
2011 317 10 42 70 0 1 5 0 445
2012 287 15 51 66 0 1 8 0 428
2013 300 12 42 66 0 1 11 0 432
2014 278 12 37 72 2 0 14 0 415
2015 271 11 35 78 2 0 18 0 415
2016 261 5 24 73 0 0 14 0 377
2017 254 6 31 79 0 0 14 0 384
2018 251 12 42 68 0 0 17 0 390
2019 245 12 43 81 0 0 18 0 399
2020 222 12 48 75 0 0 24 0 381
2021 176 10 50 87 0 0 22 0 345
2022 190 9 33 78 0 0 31 0 341
2023 205 11 24 83 0 0 32 0 355

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunset Heights School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 509 30.0 16.9 7.7
1992 580 36.0 16.1 7.2
1993 627 34.0 18.4 8
1994 605 35.0 17.3 12.7
1995 660 38.0 17.4 10.3
1996 660 38.0 17.4 10.3
1997 693 29.0 23.9 9.2
1998 704 30.0 23.5 9.5
1999 684 34.0 20.1 8.8
2000 646 35.5 18.2 13.9
2001 642 37.5 17.1 16.5
2002 537 37.5 14.3 17.9
2003 537 37.5 14.3 17.9
2004 534 37.5 14.2 20.4
2005 466 32.5 14.3 20.6
2006 433 28.5 15.2 18.9
2007 449 26.7 16.8 20
2008 429 27.5 15.6 21.4
2009 461 30.1 15.3 23.9
2010 435 32.1 13.5 29.9
2011 445 30.4 14.6 30.1
2012 428 28.4 15.0 30.8
2013 432 28.7 15.0 34
2014 415 30.0 13.8 35.7
2015 415 28.0 14.8 38.3
2016 377 28.0 13.4 34.2
2017 384 28.0 13.7 36.7
2018 390 30.0 13.0 37.2
2019 399 30.0 13.3 40.1
2020 381 31.6 12.0 35.2
2021 345 31.8 10.8 29.6
2022 341 31.8 10.7 37
2023 355 32.0 11.0 43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunset Heights School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 509 30.0 16.9 7.7
1992 580 36.0 16.1 7.2
1993 627 34.0 18.4 8
1994 605 35.0 17.3 12.7
1995 660 38.0 17.4 10.3
1996 660 38.0 17.4 10.3
1997 693 29.0 23.9 9.2
1998 704 30.0 23.5 9.5
1999 684 34.0 20.1 8.8
2000 646 35.5 18.2 13.9
2001 642 37.5 17.1 16.5
2002 537 37.5 14.3 17.9
2003 537 37.5 14.3 17.9
2004 534 37.5 14.2 20.4
2005 466 32.5 14.3 20.6
2006 433 28.5 15.2 18.9
2007 449 26.7 16.8 20
2008 429 27.5 15.6 21.4
2009 461 30.1 15.3 23.9
2010 435 32.1 13.5 29.9
2011 445 30.4 14.6 30.1
2012 428 28.4 15.0 30.8
2013 432 28.7 15.0 34
2014 415 30.0 13.8 35.7
2015 415 28.0 14.8 38.3
2016 377 28.0 13.4 34.2
2017 384 28.0 13.7 36.7
2018 390 30.0 13.0 37.2
2019 399 30.0 13.3 40.1
2020 381 31.6 12.0 35.2
2021 345 31.8 10.8 29.6
2022 341 31.8 10.7 37
2023 355 32.0 11.0 43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunset Heights School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,339

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Heights School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 135th of 237 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset Heights School)7659
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nashua School District)5549
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sunset Heights School)6344
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nashua School District)4540
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Heights School)3646
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nashua School District)4642
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Sunset Heights School)3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Nashua School District)4743
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Heights School)4140
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nashua School District)4435
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Sunset Heights School)4247
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Nashua School District)5344
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Sunset Heights School)3036
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Nashua School District)3426
 8%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Sunset Heights School)5049
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nashua School District)3934
 5%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Sunset Heights School)4744
 3%
   All Grades Reading (Nashua School District)4642
 4%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Sunset Heights School)3036
 6%
   All Grades Science (Nashua School District)3027
 3%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students399355
 11%
African American1211
 8.3%
American Indian00
Asian4324
 44.2%
Hispanic8183
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White245205
 16.3%
Two or More Races1832
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.1%43.4%
 3.3%


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Students at Sunset Heights School are 58% White, 23% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 3% African American.

Sunset Heights School ranks 135th of 237 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sunset Heights School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elm Street Middle School
High : Nashua High School South

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Sunset Heights School.


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