For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,047 students in Paine Mountain Union School District #68. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Paine Mountain Union School District #68 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
4 Schools
305 Schools
# Students
1,047 Students
79,782 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
6,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Paine Mountain Union School District #68, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 75% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Graduation Rate
75%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.23
# American Indian Students
2 Students
200 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
2,525 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
9 Students
2,082 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
953 Students
70,170 Students
% White Students
91%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
79 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
3,095 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
7,876
# Students in K Grade:
71
5,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
5,756
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
5,390
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
5,802
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
5,599
# Students in 5th Grade:
83
5,714
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
5,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
5,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
5,547
# Students in 9th Grade:
77
5,729
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
5,570
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
5,189
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
4,981
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,764 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,434. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,879 is less than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,764
$29,434
Spending / Student
$16,879
$28,705
Best Paine Mountain Union School District #68 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Cross Street
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-6161
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Northfield Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Cross Street Unit 2
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Grades: 6-12
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Williamstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Brush Hill Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-6653
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-6653
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Williamstown Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Hebert Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paine Mountain Union School District #68?
Paine Mountain Union School District #68 manages 4 public schools serving 1,047 students.
What is the rank of Paine Mountain Union School District #68?
Paine Mountain Union School District #68 is ranked #61 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Paine Mountain Union School District #68?
91% of Paine Mountain Union School District #68 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paine Mountain Union School District #68?
Paine Mountain Union School District #68 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is Paine Mountain Union School District #68's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,879 is less than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
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.
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.
