Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Canaan Schools ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black 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: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canaan Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Canaan Schools's student population of 169 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Canaan Schools ranks within the top 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canaan Schools is 0.10, 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
#120 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canaan Schools's ranking?
Canaan Schools is ranked #120 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canaan Schools?
The graduation rate of Canaan Schools is 50-59%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Canaan Schools?
169 students attend Canaan Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Canaan Schools students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canaan Schools?
Canaan Schools has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Canaan Schools offer ?
Canaan Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Canaan Schools part of?
Canaan Schools is part of Canaan School District.
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