Serving 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whiting Village School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
How many students attend Whiting Village School?
40 students attend Whiting Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Whiting Village School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whiting Village School?
Whiting Village School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whiting Village School offer ?
Whiting Village School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Whiting Village School part of?
Whiting Village School is part of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53.
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