Top Rankings
Colchester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,394 students in Colchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Colchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
5 Schools
306 Schools
# Students
2,394 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Colchester School District, 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 154 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Graduation Rate
92%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.23
# American Indian Students
9 Students
202 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
129 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
2,652 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
100 Students
2,114 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
1,955 Students
68,754 Students
% White Students
82%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
3,304 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
280
8,002
# Students in K Grade:
127
5,145
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
5,342
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
5,706
# Students in 3rd Grade:
162
5,327
# Students in 4th Grade:
170
5,812
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
5,556
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
5,670
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
5,534
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
5,596
# Students in 9th Grade:
190
5,400
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
5,537
# Students in 11th Grade:
185
5,331
# Students in 12th Grade:
154
4,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,261 in this school district is less 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 $20,476 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,261
$29,860
Spending / Student
$20,476
$29,121
Best Colchester School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malletts Bay School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5900
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5900
Grades: 3-5
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Colchester Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5800
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Colchester High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Laker Lane
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Rank: n/an/a
490 Porters Point Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5920
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5920
Grades: PK-2
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
253 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5959
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5959
Grades: PK-2
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colchester School District?
Colchester School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,394 students.
What is the rank of Colchester School District?
Colchester School District is ranked #16 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester School District?
82% of Colchester School District students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colchester School District?
Colchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Colchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,476 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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