St. Johnsbury School

257 Western Avenue
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, St. Johnsbury 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 19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

St. Johnsbury School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

School Overview

St. Johnsbury School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
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School Rankings

St. Johnsbury 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 St. Johnsbury School is 0.19, 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)
#228 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. Johnsbury School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. Johnsbury School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
3%
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Black
3%
3%
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White
90%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VT.
0.19
This chart display the diversity score of St. Johnsbury School and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in St. Johnsbury School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in St. Johnsbury School 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 St. Johnsbury School's ranking?
St. Johnsbury School is ranked #228 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are St. Johnsbury School often compared to?
St. Johnsbury Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyndon Town School, Waterford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend St. Johnsbury School?
680 students attend St. Johnsbury School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of St. Johnsbury School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Johnsbury School?
St. Johnsbury School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does St. Johnsbury School offer ?
St. Johnsbury School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Johnsbury School part of?
St. Johnsbury School is part of Saint Johnsbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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