Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mettawee Community School Usd #47 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
91%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Union School District #47
Source: 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
How many students attend Mettawee Community School Usd #47?
190 students attend Mettawee Community School Usd #47.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mettawee Community School Usd #47 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mettawee Community School Usd #47?
Mettawee Community School Usd #47 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mettawee Community School Usd #47 offer ?
Mettawee Community School Usd #47 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mettawee Community School Usd #47 part of?
Mettawee Community School Usd #47 is part of Union School District #47.
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