Top Rankings
South Burlington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,695 students in South Burlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in South Burlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
5 Schools
305 Schools
# Students
2,695 Students
79,782 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
6,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
South Burlington School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 154 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
35%
Graduation Rate
95%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.23
# American Indian Students
n/a
200 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
210 Students
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
129 Students
2,525 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
158 Students
2,082 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%
# White Students
1,988 Students
70,170 Students
% White Students
73%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
79 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
214 Students
3,095 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
259
7,876
# Students in K Grade:
170
5,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
188
5,756
# Students in 2nd Grade:
199
5,390
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
5,802
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
5,599
# Students in 5th Grade:
170
5,714
# Students in 6th Grade:
194
5,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
5,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
5,547
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
5,729
# Students in 10th Grade:
214
5,570
# Students in 11th Grade:
236
5,189
# Students in 12th Grade:
201
4,981
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,011 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,434. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,849 is less than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,011
$29,434
Spending / Student
$21,849
$28,705
Best South Burlington School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Baldwin Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7300
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Rick Marcotte Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7200
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Chamberlin School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
262 White Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7400
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7100
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
South Burlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 838 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Burlington School District?
South Burlington School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,695 students.
What is the rank of South Burlington School District?
South Burlington School District is ranked #7 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), 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 South Burlington School District?
73% of South Burlington School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Burlington School District?
South Burlington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is South Burlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,849 is less than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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