Serving 736 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Shelburne Community School ranks in the top 20% 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 47% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shelburne Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Shelburne Community School's student population of 736 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shelburne Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelburne Community School is 0.21, which is less 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
#36 out of 283 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
89%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelburne Community School's ranking?
Shelburne Community School is ranked #36 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Shelburne Community School often compared to?
Shelburne Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlotte Central School, Hinesburg Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Shelburne Community School?
736 students attend Shelburne Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Shelburne Community School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelburne Community School?
Shelburne Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shelburne Community School offer ?
Shelburne Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shelburne Community School part of?
Shelburne Community School is part of Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56.
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