Chester-andover Usd #29 (Closed 2023)

72 Main Street
Chester, VT 05143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chester-andover Usd #29 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VT)
(16-17)
35-39%
43%
(16-17)
45-49%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
98%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School District Name
Chester-Andover USD #29 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
How many students attend Chester-andover Usd #29?
271 students attend Chester-andover Usd #29.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Chester-andover Usd #29 students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester-andover Usd #29?
Chester-andover Usd #29 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chester-andover Usd #29 offer ?
Chester-andover Usd #29 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chester-andover Usd #29 part of?
Chester-andover Usd #29 is part of Chester-Andover USD #29 School District.

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