Swanton School vs. Highgate Elementary School
Should you attend Swanton School or Highgate Elementary 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
School
Top Rankings
Swanton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highgate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Swanton School ranks in the top 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 40% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highgate Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
677 students
274 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#111 out of 283 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#120 out of 283 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
123
42
Kindergarten Students
75
40
Grade 1 Students
90
31
Grade 2 Students
71
39
Grade 3 Students
84
29
Grade 4 Students
88
32
Grade 5 Students
64
27
Grade 6 Students
82
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
n/a
n/a
% White
81%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
26%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
