Jericho Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(802) 899-2272
Jericho Elementary School serves 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Jericho Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 10% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jericho Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jericho Elementary School's student population of 309 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 309 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jericho Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Jericho Elementary School is 0.10, which is less 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 | #66 out of 290 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 60-64% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 55-59% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 95% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mount Mansfield Modified USD #401a School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jericho Elementary School is Mt Mansfield Union High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Brown River Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Underhill Graded School (2.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jericho Mt Mansfield Union High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 787 students10
1.9 miles
211 Browns Trace Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4690 1.9 9-12 787 - Jericho Underhill Graded School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 145 students10
2.3 miles
10 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4680 2.3 PK-4 145 - Jericho Brown River Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 5-8 | 408 students10
2.4 miles
20 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3711 2.4 5-8 408 - Essex Junction Founders Memorial School Grades: 3-5 | 420 students
3.2 miles
33 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-6326 3.2 3-5 420 - Essex Junction Essex Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 574 students
3.3 miles
1 Bixby Hill Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-2584 3.3 PK-2 574
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