Serving 37 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bridgewater Village 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
97%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bridgewater School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% VT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
How many students attend Bridgewater Village School?
37 students attend Bridgewater Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bridgewater Village School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgewater Village School?
Bridgewater Village School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bridgewater Village School offer ?
Bridgewater Village School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bridgewater Village School part of?
Bridgewater Village School is part of Bridgewater School District.
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