Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dummerston Schools ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dummerston Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dummerston Schools's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dummerston Schools ranks within the top 30% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dummerston Schools is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 283 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
90%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dummerston Schools's ranking?
Dummerston Schools is ranked #64 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Dummerston Schools often compared to?
Dummerston Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Putney Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Dummerston Schools?
162 students attend Dummerston Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dummerston Schools students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dummerston Schools?
Dummerston Schools has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dummerston Schools offer ?
Dummerston Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dummerston Schools part of?
Dummerston Schools is part of Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96.
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