Shelburne Community School

345 Harbor Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
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Top 20%
Serving 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Shelburne Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in VT
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shelburne Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

School Overview

Shelburne Community School's student population of 737 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Shelburne Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelburne Community School is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VT)
#34 out of 281 schools
(Top 20%)
47%
33%
65%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
3%
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Black
2%
3%
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White
87%
88%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Shelburne Community School's ranking?
Shelburne Community School is ranked #34 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Shelburne Community School often compared to?
Shelburne Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlotte Central School, Williston Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Shelburne Community School?
737 students attend Shelburne Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Shelburne Community School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelburne Community School?
Shelburne Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shelburne Community School offer ?
Shelburne Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shelburne Community School part of?
Shelburne Community School is part of Champlain Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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