Marion W. Cross School
Marion W. Cross School serves 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Marion W. Cross School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (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 84% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Top Placements
Marion W. Cross School places among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Marion W. Cross School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 330 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marion W. Cross School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Marion W. Cross School is 0.00, 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 | #1 out of 290 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 79% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 84% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 100% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 31% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norwich School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marion W. Cross School is Hanover High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Frances C. Richmond School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dothan Brook School (1.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hanover Hanover High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 724 students10
1.6 miles
41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431 1.6 9-12 724 - White River Junction Dothan Brook School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 261 students10
1.9 miles
2300 Christian Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8647 1.9 PK-5 261 - Hanover Frances C. Richmond School Math: 73% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 373 students10
1.9 miles
63 Lyme Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040 1.9 6-8 373 - Hanover Bernice A. Ray School Math: 78% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 460 students10
2.1 miles
26 Reservoir Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655 2.1 K-5 460 - White River Junction Hartford Area Career & Technology Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
3.9 miles
1 Gifford Road
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8630 3.9 9-12 n/a
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