Berkshire Elementary School

4850 Water Tower Road
Richford, VT 05476
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Bottom 50%
Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Berkshire Elementary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Berkshire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

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School Overview

Berkshire Elementary School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Berkshire Elementary 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 Berkshire Elementary School is 0.13, 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)
#199 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
33%
30-34%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
3%
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White
93%
88%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Berkshire Elementary School's ranking?
Berkshire Elementary School is ranked #199 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Berkshire Elementary School?
189 students attend Berkshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Berkshire Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkshire Elementary School?
Berkshire Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Berkshire Elementary School offer ?
Berkshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berkshire Elementary School part of?
Berkshire Elementary School is part of Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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