Serving 73 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Middletown Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middletown Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Middletown Springs Elementary School's student population of 73 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middletown Springs Elementary School 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 Middletown Springs Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#135 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middletown Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Middletown Springs Elementary School is ranked #135 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Middletown Springs Elementary School?
73 students attend Middletown Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Middletown Springs Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middletown Springs Elementary School?
Middletown Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middletown Springs Elementary School offer ?
Middletown Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middletown Springs Elementary School part of?
Middletown Springs Elementary School is part of Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69.
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