Serving 310 students in grades 9-12, Bellows Falls Uhsd #27 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 25-29% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellows Falls Uhsd #27's student population of 310 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bellows Falls Uhsd #27 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 Bellows Falls Uhsd #27 is 0.17, 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
#185 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
91%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Bellows Falls Uhsd #27's ranking?
Bellows Falls Uhsd #27 is ranked #185 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Bellows Falls Uhsd #27?
The graduation rate of Bellows Falls Uhsd #27 is 80-84%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bellows Falls Uhsd #27?
310 students attend Bellows Falls Uhsd #27.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bellows Falls Uhsd #27 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellows Falls Uhsd #27?
Bellows Falls Uhsd #27 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bellows Falls Uhsd #27 offer ?
Bellows Falls Uhsd #27 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellows Falls Uhsd #27 part of?
Bellows Falls Uhsd #27 is part of Bellows Falls UHSD #27 School District.
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