Serving 250 students in grades 3-5, Union Street 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 19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Union Street School's student population of 250 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Street 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 Union Street School is 0.22, 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
#250 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
88%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Street School's ranking?
Union Street School is ranked #250 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Union Street School?
250 students attend Union Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Union Street School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Street School?
Union Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union Street School offer ?
Union Street School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Street School part of?
Union Street School is part of Springfield School District.
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