Top Rankings
Rutland City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,950 students in Rutland City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Rutland City School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
6 Schools
305 Schools
# Students
1,950 Students
79,782 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
6,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Rutland City School District, 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 79% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Graduation Rate
79%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.23
# American Indian Students
5 Students
200 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
2,525 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
39 Students
2,082 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,672 Students
70,170 Students
% White Students
86%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
79 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
3,095 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
101
7,876
# Students in K Grade:
119
5,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
5,756
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
5,390
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
5,802
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
5,599
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
5,714
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
5,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
5,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
5,547
# Students in 9th Grade:
204
5,729
# Students in 10th Grade:
186
5,570
# Students in 11th Grade:
176
5,189
# Students in 12th Grade:
177
4,981
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,035 is higher than the state median of $29,434. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,906 is higher than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,035
$29,434
Spending / Student
$28,906
$28,705
Best Rutland City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rutland Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Grades: 9-12
| 743 students
Rank: #22.
Rutland Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
63-65 Library Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1932
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1932
Grades: 3-6
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Rutland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 Library Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1960
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1960
Grades: 7-8
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Primary School
Magnet School
117 Temple Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1940
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1940
Grades: PK-2
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Primary School
Magnet School
80 Pierpoint Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1946
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1946
Grades: PK-2
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stafford Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
8 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 770-1033
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 770-1033
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rutland City School District?
Rutland City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,950 students.
What is the rank of Rutland City School District?
Rutland City School District is ranked #93 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rutland City School District?
86% of Rutland City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rutland City School District?
Rutland City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is Rutland City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,906 is higher than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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