Top Rankings
Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 375 students in Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
3 Schools
306 Schools
# Students
375 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 154 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.23
# American Indian Students
1 Student
202 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
2,652 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
9 Students
2,114 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
352 Students
68,754 Students
% White Students
94%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
3,304 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
8,002
# Students in K Grade:
30
5,145
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
5,342
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
5,706
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
5,327
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
5,812
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
5,556
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
5,670
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
5,534
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
5,596
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
5,400
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
5,537
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
5,331
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
4,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,101 is higher than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,536 is higher than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,101
$29,860
Spending / Student
$32,536
$29,121
Best Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnet Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
163 Kid Row
Barnet, VT 05821
(802) 633-4978
Barnet, VT 05821
(802) 633-4978
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Walden School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Cahoon Farm Road
West Danville, VT 05873
(802) 563-3000
West Danville, VT 05873
(802) 563-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
276 Duck Pond Road
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-9393
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-9393
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78?
Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 manages 3 public schools serving 375 students.
What is the rank of Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78?
Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 is ranked #20 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78?
94% of Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78?
Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,536 is higher than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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