Serving 701 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barre City Elementary/middle 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 21% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barre City Elementary/middle School's student population of 701 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
701 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Kind, Safe, and Responsible
School Rankings
Barre City Elementary/middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barre City Elementary/middle School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#250 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
4%
Black
2%
3%
White
85%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.4%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barre City Elementary/middle School's ranking?
Barre City Elementary/middle School is ranked #250 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Barre City Elementary/middle School often compared to?
Barre City Elementary/middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barre Town Elementary & Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Barre City Elementary/middle School?
701 students attend Barre City Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Barre City Elementary/middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barre City Elementary/middle School?
Barre City Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barre City Elementary/middle School offer ?
Barre City Elementary/middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barre City Elementary/middle School part of?
Barre City Elementary/middle School is part of Barre Unified Union School District #97.
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