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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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 217 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 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
305 Schools
# Students
217 Students
79,782 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
6,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
0.11
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
5 Students
2,525 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
2,082 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
205 Students
70,170 Students
% White Students
95%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
79 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
3,095 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
7,876
# Students in K Grade:
24
5,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
5,756
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
5,390
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
5,802
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
5,599
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
5,714
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
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 $58,622 is higher than the state median of $29,434. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $57,097 is higher than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$58,622
$29,434
Spending / Student
$57,097
$28,705
Best West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Townshend Village School
Magnet 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
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Jamaica Village School
Magnet 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
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Newbrook Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 101 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 217 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 #18 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?
95% of West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $57,097 is higher than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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