Top Rankings
Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 366 students in Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59. This district's average middle testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Vermont.
Public Middle School in Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle school average of 10% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
5 Schools
110 Schools
# Students
853 Students
33,710 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
3,026 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 154 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.19
# American Indian Students
4 Students
90 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
511 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
909 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
7 Students
646 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
797 Students
30,297 Students
% White Students
93%
90%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
32 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
1,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
2,058
# Students in K Grade:
53
1,533
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
1,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
1,480
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
1,601
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
1,584
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
2,206
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
3,752
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
5,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
5,547
# Students in 9th Grade:
77
1,870
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
1,775
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
1,607
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
1,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,866 is higher than the state median of $29,434. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,950 is higher than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,866
$29,434
Spending / Student
$29,950
$28,705
Best Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Randolph Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
