Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bakersfield School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bakersfield School's student population of 137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bakersfield School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bakersfield School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bakersfield School's ranking?
Bakersfield School is ranked #230 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Bakersfield School often compared to?
Bakersfield Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sterling High School, Georgia Elementary & Middle School, St. Albans Town Educational Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Bakersfield School?
137 students attend Bakersfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bakersfield School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bakersfield School?
Bakersfield School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bakersfield School offer ?
Bakersfield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bakersfield School part of?
Bakersfield School is part of Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85.
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