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West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 200 students in West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
3 Schools
306 Schools
# Students
200 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 154 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.23
# American Indian Students
n/a
202 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
2,652 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
2,114 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
187 Students
68,754 Students
% White Students
93%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
3,304 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
8,002
# Students in K Grade:
24
5,145
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
5,342
# Students in 2nd Grade:
27
5,706
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
5,327
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
5,812
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
5,556
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
5,670
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
5,534
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
5,596
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
5,400
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
5,537
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
5,331
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
4,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $63,605 is higher than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $61,950 is higher than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$63,605
$29,860
Spending / Student
$61,950
$29,121
Best West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Townshend Village School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
66 Common Road
Townshend, VT 05353
(802) 365-7506
Townshend, VT 05353
(802) 365-7506
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
Jamaica Village School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
347 Depot Street
Jamaica, VT 05343
(802) 874-4822
Jamaica, VT 05343
(802) 874-4822
Grades: PK-5
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Newbrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 School Road
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7536
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7536
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District?
West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District manages 3 public schools serving 200 students.
What is the rank of West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District?
West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District is ranked #17 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 20%) 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 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District?
93% of West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District?
West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $61,950 is higher than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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