Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Blue Mountain Union 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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-12
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Mountain Union School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Blue Mountain Union School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Mountain Union 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 Blue Mountain Union School is 0.12, 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
#222 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
94%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Mountain Union School's ranking?
Blue Mountain Union School is ranked #222 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Mountain Union School?
The graduation rate of Blue Mountain Union School is 90%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Blue Mountain Union School?
411 students attend Blue Mountain Union School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Blue Mountain Union School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Mountain Union School?
Blue Mountain Union School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain Union School offer ?
Blue Mountain Union School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Mountain Union School part of?
Blue Mountain Union School is part of Blue Mountain Union School District #21.
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