Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Molly Stark 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Molly Stark School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Molly Stark School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Molly Stark 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 Molly Stark School is 0.22, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
88%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Molly Stark School's ranking?
Molly Stark School is ranked #272 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Molly Stark School often compared to?
Molly Stark Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monument School, Bennington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Molly Stark School?
415 students attend Molly Stark School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Molly Stark School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Molly Stark School?
Molly Stark School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Molly Stark School offer ?
Molly Stark School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Molly Stark School part of?
Molly Stark School is part of Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87.
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