Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rick Marcotte Central School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rick Marcotte Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Rick Marcotte Central School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rick Marcotte Central School ranks within the top 10% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rick Marcotte Central School is 0.48, which is more 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
#21 out of 283 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
7%
3%
White
71%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rick Marcotte Central School's ranking?
Rick Marcotte Central School is ranked #21 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Rick Marcotte Central School often compared to?
Rick Marcotte Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Rick Marcotte Central School?
436 students attend Rick Marcotte Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Rick Marcotte Central School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rick Marcotte Central School?
Rick Marcotte Central School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rick Marcotte Central School offer ?
Rick Marcotte Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rick Marcotte Central School part of?
Rick Marcotte Central School is part of South Burlington School District.
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