Serving 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Walden School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walden School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Walden School's student population of 74 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walden School ranks within the top 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walden School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
99%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walden School's ranking?
Walden School is ranked #103 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Walden School?
74 students attend Walden School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Walden School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walden School?
Walden School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walden School offer ?
Walden School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walden School part of?
Walden School is part of Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78.
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