Manchester Elementary/middle School

80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Manchester Elementary/middle 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% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manchester Elementary/middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

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School Overview

Manchester Elementary/middle School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Manchester Elementary/middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Elementary/middle School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VT)
#170 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30%
33%
45%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
3%
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Black
3%
3%
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White
82%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manchester Elementary/middle School's ranking?
Manchester Elementary/middle School is ranked #170 out of 281 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Manchester Elementary/middle School?
413 students attend Manchester Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Manchester Elementary/middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manchester Elementary/middle School?
Manchester Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manchester Elementary/middle School offer ?
Manchester Elementary/middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manchester Elementary/middle School part of?
Manchester Elementary/middle School is part of Taconic And Green Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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