River Valleys Unified School District #73

1219 Vt Route 30
Townshend, VT 05353-9701
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

River Valleys Unified School District #73 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 138 students in River Valleys Unified School District #73. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in River Valleys Unified School District #73 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
2 Schools
305 Schools
# Students
138 Students
80,149 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
6,920 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

River Valleys Unified School District #73, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (VT)
#4 out of 154 school districts
(Top 5%)
53%
33%
60%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.22
# American Indian Students
n/a
229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,701 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
2,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
2,038 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
132 Students
70,931 Students
% White Students
96%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
84 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
2,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
32
7,552
# Students in K Grade:
17
5,676
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
5,396
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
5,715
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
5,570
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
5,648
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
5,662
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
5,726
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
5,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
5,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
5,786
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
5,421
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
5,513
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
5,039
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $43,116 is higher than the state median of $29,299. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,957 is higher than the state median of $28,573. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VT)
Total Revenue (20-21)
$6 MM
$2,348 MM
This chart display total revenue of River Valleys Unified School District #73 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending (20-21)
$6 MM
$2,290 MM
This chart display total spending of River Valleys Unified School District #73 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$43,116
$29,299
This chart display average revenue per public school student in River Valleys Unified School District #73 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student (20-21)
$42,957
$28,573
This chart display average spending per public school student in River Valleys Unified School District #73 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best River Valleys Unified School District #73 Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wardsboro Central School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
70 School Road
Wardsboro, VT 05355
(802) 896-6210
Grades: PK-6
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9 Schoolhouse Road
East Dover, VT 05341
(802) 464-5386
Grades: PK-6
| 93 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to River Valleys Unified School District #73?
River Valleys Unified School District #73 manages 2 public schools serving 138 students.
What is the rank of River Valleys Unified School District #73?
River Valleys Unified School District #73 is ranked #3 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Valleys Unified School District #73?
96% of River Valleys Unified School District #73 students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Valleys Unified School District #73?
River Valleys Unified School District #73 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is River Valleys Unified School District #73's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,957 is higher than the state median of $28,573. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 5% in VT
  • : 53% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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