Burke Town School vs. Newark School
Should you attend Burke Town School or Newark School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Newark School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Burke Town 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 69 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Newark School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
189 students
69 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
64% | 36%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 283 schools in VT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#67 out of 283 schools in VT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
7
Kindergarten Students
16
4
Grade 1 Students
20
5
Grade 2 Students
18
7
Grade 3 Students
17
5
Grade 4 Students
14
5
Grade 5 Students
19
12
Grade 6 Students
26
4
Grade 7 Students
19
9
Grade 8 Students
20
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
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% Black
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% White
97%
100%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
0.06
0.00
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%