Twinfield Union School

106 Nasmith Brook Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Twinfield Union School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in VT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Twinfield Union School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

School Overview

Twinfield Union School's student population of 319 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Twinfield Union School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twinfield Union School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (VT)
#179 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Twinfield Union School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Twinfield Union School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Twinfield Union School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Twinfield Union School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Twinfield Union School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Twinfield Union School and the percentage of Black public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
88%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Twinfield Union School and the percentage of White public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Vermont.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Twinfield Union School and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-79%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Twinfield Union School and public school graduation rate of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Twinfield Union School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Twinfield Union School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twinfield Union School's ranking?
Twinfield Union School is ranked #179 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Twinfield Union School often compared to?
Twinfield Union Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northfield Middle/high School, Montpelier High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Twinfield Union School?
The graduation rate of Twinfield Union School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Twinfield Union School?
319 students attend Twinfield Union School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Twinfield Union School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twinfield Union School?
Twinfield Union School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Twinfield Union School offer ?
Twinfield Union School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Twinfield Union School part of?
Twinfield Union School is part of Twinfield Union School District #33.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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