Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Putney Central School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putney Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Putney Central School's student population of 199 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Putney Central School ranks within the top 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putney Central School is 0.26, which is more 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
#132 out of 281 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
86%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Putney Central School's ranking?
Putney Central School is ranked #132 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Putney Central School often compared to?
Putney Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dummerston Schools by visitors of our site.
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Putney Central School?
199 students attend Putney Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Putney Central School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putney Central School?
Putney Central School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Putney Central School offer ?
Putney Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Putney Central School part of?
Putney Central School is part of Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96.
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