Serving 72 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Barnard Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher 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 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnard Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Barnard Academy's student population of 72 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barnard Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnard Academy is 0.15, 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
#3 out of 283 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnard Academy's ranking?
Barnard Academy is ranked #3 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Barnard Academy often compared to?
Barnard Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Marion W. Cross School, Woodstock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Barnard Academy?
72 students attend Barnard Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Barnard Academy students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnard Academy?
Barnard Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barnard Academy offer ?
Barnard Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnard Academy part of?
Barnard Academy is part of Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76.
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