Bellows Free Uhsd #48

71 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 907 students in grades 9-12, Bellows Free Uhsd #48 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 11% 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: 907 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in VT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bellows Free Uhsd #48's student population of 907 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
907 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

Bellows Free Uhsd #48 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 Free Uhsd #48 is 0.21, 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)
#193 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
33%
40-44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
3%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
89%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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80-84%
83%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bellows Free Uhsd #48 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bellows Free Uhsd #48's ranking?
Bellows Free Uhsd #48 is ranked #193 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Bellows Free Uhsd #48 often compared to?
Bellows Free Uhsd #48is often viewed alongside schools like Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellows Free Uhsd #48?
The graduation rate of Bellows Free Uhsd #48 is 80-84%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bellows Free Uhsd #48?
907 students attend Bellows Free Uhsd #48.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bellows Free Uhsd #48 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellows Free Uhsd #48?
Bellows Free Uhsd #48 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bellows Free Uhsd #48 offer ?
Bellows Free Uhsd #48 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellows Free Uhsd #48 part of?
Bellows Free Uhsd #48 is part of Maple Run Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 907 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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