Serving 103 students in grades 6-8, Castleton 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
91%
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
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castleton Village School's ranking?
Castleton Village School is ranked #199 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?
20-24% 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).
How many students attend Castleton Village School?
103 students attend Castleton Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Castleton Village School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castleton Village School?
Castleton Village School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Castleton Village School offer ?
Castleton Village School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Castleton Village School part of?
Castleton Village School is part of Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62.
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