Academy School

860 Western Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Academy School ranks in the top 50% 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 41% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in VT
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Academy School's student population of 418 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

Academy School ranks within the top 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
#136 out of 280 schools
(Top 50%)
41%
40%
40-44%
44%
30-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
9%
4%
Black
5%
3%
White
72%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
(22-23)
28%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy School's ranking?
Academy School is ranked #136 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Academy School often compared to?
Academy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove School, Green Street School, Dummerston Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Academy School?
418 students attend Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Academy School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy School?
Academy School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy School offer ?
Academy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy School part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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