Marion W. Cross School
22 Church Street
Norwich, VT 05055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Norwich, VT 05055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(802)649-1703
- Marion W. Cross School serves 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 46%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 83% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 57%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Marion W. Cross School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 12:1.
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 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Marion W. Cross School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 344 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marion W. Cross School is ranked within the top 5% of all 289 schools in Vermont (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marion W. Cross School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.11. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VT) |
| Overall School Rank | #3 out of 289 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 46% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 100% | 91% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.11 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 32% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norwich School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hanover Hanover High School Grades: 9-12 | 691 students
1.6 miles
41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755
(603)643-3431 1.6 9-12 691 - White River Junction Dothan Brook School Grades: PK-5 | 279 students
1.9 miles
2300 Christian Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802)295-8647 1.9 PK-5 279 - Hanover Frances C. Richmond School Grades: 6-8 | 402 students
1.9 miles
63 Lyme Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603)643-6040 1.9 6-8 402 - Hanover Bernice A. Ray School Grades: K-5 | 470 students
2.1 miles
26 Reservoir Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603)643-6655 2.1 K-5 470 - 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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