Castleton-hubbarton Usd #42 (Closed 2023)

263 Elementary School Road
Castleton, VT 05735
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Castleton-hubbarton Usd #42 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 was 35% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VT)
(16-17)
35%
43%
(16-17)
36%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
n/a
3%
White
96%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
4%
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Castleton-Hubbardton USD #42 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
How many students attend Castleton-hubbarton Usd #42?
381 students attend Castleton-hubbarton Usd #42.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Castleton-hubbarton Usd #42 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castleton-hubbarton Usd #42?
Castleton-hubbarton Usd #42 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Castleton-hubbarton Usd #42 offer ?
Castleton-hubbarton Usd #42 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Castleton-hubbarton Usd #42 part of?
Castleton-hubbarton Usd #42 is part of Castleton-Hubbardton USD #42 School District.

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