Serving 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wardsboro Central School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wardsboro Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wardsboro Central School's student population of 49 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wardsboro Central School ranks within the top 10% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wardsboro Central School is 0.00, 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
#25 out of 283 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wardsboro Central School's ranking?
Wardsboro Central School is ranked #25 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Wardsboro Central School?
49 students attend Wardsboro Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wardsboro Central School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wardsboro Central School?
Wardsboro Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wardsboro Central School offer ?
Wardsboro Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wardsboro Central School part of?
Wardsboro Central School is part of River Valleys Unified School District #73.
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