Benson Village School

32 School Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Benson Village 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Benson Village School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

School Overview

Benson Village School's student population of 70 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
70 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Benson Village 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 Benson Village School is 0.08, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VT)
#152 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
21-39%
33%
40-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
1%
3%
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White
96%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benson Village School's ranking?
Benson Village School is ranked #152 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Benson Village School?
70 students attend Benson Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Benson Village School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson Village School?
Benson Village School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benson Village School offer ?
Benson Village School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Benson Village School part of?
Benson Village School is part of Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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