Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westminster Schools 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westminster Schools's student population of 187 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 95% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westminster Schools is 0.26, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
86%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
How many students attend Westminster Schools?
187 students attend Westminster Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Westminster Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Westminster Schools offer ?
Westminster Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westminster Schools part of?
Westminster Schools is part of Westminster School District.
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