Serving 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Albany Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Albany Community School's student population of 99 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Albany Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albany Community School 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
#276 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albany Community School's ranking?
Albany Community School is ranked #276 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Albany Community School?
99 students attend Albany Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Albany Community School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albany Community School?
Albany Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Albany Community School offer ?
Albany Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Albany Community School part of?
Albany Community School is part of Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District.
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