Berkshire Elementary School

4850 Water Tower Road
Richford, VT 05476
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Berkshire Elementary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than 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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Berkshire Elementary School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Berkshire Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berkshire Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
#219 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
33%
25-29%
44%
11-19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
94%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berkshire Elementary School's ranking?
Berkshire Elementary School is ranked #219 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Berkshire Elementary School often compared to?
Berkshire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montgomery Elementary School, Franklin Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Berkshire Elementary School?
189 students attend Berkshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Berkshire Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkshire Elementary School?
Berkshire Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Berkshire Elementary School offer ?
Berkshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Berkshire Elementary School part of?
Berkshire Elementary School is part of Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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