Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81

461 Waterman Road
Royalton, VT 05068
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 129 students in Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
305 Schools
# Students
129 Students
79,782 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
6,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81, 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.
This School District
State Average (VT)
#92 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
33%
33%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.23
# American Indian Students
n/a
200 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
2,525 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
2,082 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
124 Students
70,170 Students
% White Students
96%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
79 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
3,095 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
31
7,876
# Students in K Grade:
14
5,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
5,756
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
5,390
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
5,802
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
5,599
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
5,714
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
5,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
5,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
5,547
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
5,729
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
5,570
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
5,189
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
4,981
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,318 is higher than the state median of $29,434. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,070 is higher than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VT)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,348 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$2,290 MM
This chart displays total spending of Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$35,318
$29,434
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$36,070
$28,705
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
222 South Main Street
Rochester, VT 05767
(802) 767-3161
Grades: PK-6
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Stockbridge Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2933 Vt Route 107
Stockbridge, VT 05772
(802) 234-9248
Grades: PK-6
| 45 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81?
Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 manages 2 public schools serving 129 students.
What is the rank of Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81?
Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 is ranked #57 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. 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 Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81?
96% of Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81?
Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,070 is higher than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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