Chamberlin School
Chamberlin School serves 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Chamberlin School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 10% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Chamberlin School places among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Chamberlin School's student population of 552 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 552 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chamberlin School is ranked within the top 20% of all 290 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Chamberlin School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #45 out of 290 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 55-59% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 65-69% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 2% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 81% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Burlington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Chamberlin School is South Burlington High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rick Marcotte Central School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- South Burlington Rick Marcotte Central School Math: 66% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 339 students10
0.7 miles
10 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7200 0.7 K-5 339 - South Burlington Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 72%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 551 students10
1.2 miles
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7100 1.2 6-8 551 - South Burlington South Burlington High School Math: 52% | Reading: 79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 924 students10
1.3 miles
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000 1.3 9-12 924 - Burlington Edmunds Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 309 students10
2.1 miles
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473 2.1 K-5 309 - Burlington Edmunds Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 55%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 405 students10
2.2 miles
275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486 2.2 6-8 405
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