Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. J. Flynn 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 30-34% (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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J. J. Flynn School serves the northwest part of Burlington, VT, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 1.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. J. Flynn School's student population of 292 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
J. J. Flynn 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 J. J. Flynn School is 0.55, which is more 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
#177 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 J. J. Flynn School's ranking?
J. J. Flynn School is ranked #177 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are J. J. Flynn School often compared to?
J. J. Flynn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. P. Smith School, Champlain School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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).
How many students attend J. J. Flynn School?
292 students attend J. J. Flynn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of J. J. Flynn School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. J. Flynn School?
J. J. Flynn School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does J. J. Flynn School offer ?
J. J. Flynn School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J. J. Flynn School part of?
J. J. Flynn School is part of Burlington School District.
In what neighborhood is J. J. Flynn School located?
J. J. Flynn School is located in the New North End neighborhood of Burlington, VT. There are 4 other public schools located in New North End.
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