Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jay/westfield Joint Elementary 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: JAY/WESTFIELD JOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves an attendance area in North Troy, VT, covering approximately 74.2 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School's student population of 81 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
81 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
Jay/westfield Joint Elementary 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 Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#213 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
4%
White
88%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School's ranking?
Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School is ranked #213 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School?
81 students attend Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School?
Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School offer ?
Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School part of?
Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School is part of Jay/Westfield Joint Elementary School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
School seems to have issues with cost and time consumed by high needs students seeking alternative placement for them. Unfortunate that high needs students have no place here and all energy seems focused on removing them rather then including and teaching them
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