Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Manchester Elementary/middle School ranks in the bottom 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% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manchester Elementary/middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Manchester Elementary/middle School's student population of 392 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Manchester Elementary/middle 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 Manchester Elementary/middle School is 0.32, which is more 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
#151 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
82%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
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 Manchester Elementary/middle School's ranking?
Manchester Elementary/middle School is ranked #151 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Manchester Elementary/middle School?
392 students attend Manchester Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Manchester Elementary/middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manchester Elementary/middle School?
Manchester Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manchester Elementary/middle School offer ?
Manchester Elementary/middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manchester Elementary/middle School part of?
Manchester Elementary/middle School is part of Taconic And Green Regional School District #63.
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