Leicester Central School (Closed 2021)

Serving 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Leicester Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% 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
44 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VT)
(16-17)
50-59%
43%
(16-17)
30-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
91%
88%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Leicester Central School and the percentage of White public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VT.
0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Leicester Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
How many students attend Leicester Central School?
44 students attend Leicester Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Leicester Central School students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leicester Central School?
Leicester Central School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leicester Central School offer ?
Leicester Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Leicester Central School part of?
Leicester Central School is part of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53.

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