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 664 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 273 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 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
664 students
273 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
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
110
40
Kindergarten Students
84
27
Grade 1 Students
72
40
Grade 2 Students
83
27
Grade 3 Students
93
31
Grade 4 Students
65
28
Grade 5 Students
85
35
Grade 6 Students
72
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
n/a
n/a
% White
85%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
18%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
