Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lyndon Town 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 24% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyndon Town School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lyndon Town School's student population of 501 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lyndon Town 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 Lyndon Town School 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
#224 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyndon Town School's ranking?
Lyndon Town School is ranked #224 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Lyndon Town School often compared to?
Lyndon Town Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Johnsbury School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Lyndon Town School?
501 students attend Lyndon Town School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lyndon Town School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyndon Town School?
Lyndon Town School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lyndon Town School offer ?
Lyndon Town School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lyndon Town School part of?
Lyndon Town School is part of Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64.
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