Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Danville 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 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 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Danville School covers the entire school district in Danville, VT, encompassing approximately 61.1 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 7.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Danville School's student population of 329 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
329 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Prepare students to be kind, aware, and competent friends, leaders, co-workers and citizens.
School Rankings
Danville 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 Danville 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
#202 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danville School's ranking?
Danville School is ranked #202 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Danville School often compared to?
Danville Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazen Union High School, Lyndon Town School, Peacham Elementary 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 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 Danville School?
The graduation rate of Danville School is 90%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 82%.
How many students attend Danville School?
329 students attend Danville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Danville School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 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 Danville School?
Danville School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Danville School offer ?
Danville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Danville School part of?
Danville School is part of Danville School District.
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