Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Blue Mountain Union 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 30% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Mountain USD #21's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district surrounding Wells River, VT, covering approximately 93.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Mountain Union School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Mountain Union 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 Blue Mountain Union School is 0.15, which is less 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
#234 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
White
92%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Mountain Union School's ranking?
Blue Mountain Union School is ranked #234 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Mountain Union School?
The graduation rate of Blue Mountain Union School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 82%.
How many students attend Blue Mountain Union School?
392 students attend Blue Mountain Union School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Blue Mountain Union School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Mountain Union School?
Blue Mountain Union School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain Union School offer ?
Blue Mountain Union School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blue Mountain Union School part of?
Blue Mountain Union School is part of Blue Mountain Union School District #21.
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