Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Bennington Graded School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Vermont state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Vermont state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
4%
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
North Bennington Incorporated School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% VT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% VT state average).
How many students attend North Bennington Graded School?
135 students attend North Bennington Graded School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Bennington Graded School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Bennington Graded School?
North Bennington Graded School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Bennington Graded School offer ?
North Bennington Graded School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Bennington Graded School part of?
North Bennington Graded School is part of North Bennington Incorporated School District.
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