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White River Unified School District #79 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 4 public schools serving 624 students in White River Unified School District #79. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in White River Unified School District #79 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
4 Schools
305 Schools
# Students
624 Students
79,782 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
6,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
White River Unified School District #79, 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 85% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Graduation Rate
85%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.23
# American Indian Students
3 Students
200 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
2,525 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
11 Students
2,082 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
590 Students
70,170 Students
% White Students
94%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
79 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
3,095 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
7,876
# Students in K Grade:
47
5,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
5,756
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
5,390
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
5,802
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
5,599
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
5,714
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
5,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
5,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
5,547
# Students in 9th Grade:
61
5,729
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
5,570
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
5,189
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
4,981
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,381 in this school district is less 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 $19,204 is less than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,381
$29,434
Spending / Student
$19,204
$28,705
Best White River Unified School District #79 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 Pleasant Street
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-6607
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-6607
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
South Royalton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 South Winsor Street
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-7740
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-7740
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
White River Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
223 South Winsor Street
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-7740
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-7740
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #44.
White River Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
273 Pleasant Street
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-9966
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-9966
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White River Unified School District #79?
White River Unified School District #79 manages 4 public schools serving 624 students.
What is the rank of White River Unified School District #79?
White River Unified School District #79 is ranked #64 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 White River Unified School District #79?
94% of White River Unified School District #79 students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White River Unified School District #79?
White River Unified School District #79 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is White River Unified School District #79's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,204 is less than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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