Dorset Elementary School

130 School Drive
Dorset, VT 05251
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Top 30%
Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dorset Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30% in VT
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Dorset Elementary School's student population of 160 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Dorset Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorset Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (VT)
#77 out of 283 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
33%
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55-59%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dorset Elementary 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
4%
3%
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Black
2%
3%
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White
94%
88%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dorset Elementary School's ranking?
Dorset Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Dorset Elementary School often compared to?
Dorset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manchester Elementary/middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Dorset Elementary School?
160 students attend Dorset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dorset Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorset Elementary School?
Dorset Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dorset Elementary School offer ?
Dorset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorset Elementary School part of?
Dorset Elementary School is part of Taconic And Green Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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