Monument School
Tel:
(802)447-7979
- Monument School serves 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Monument School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Monument School places among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Monument School's student population of 158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 158 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Monument School is ranked within the top 30% of all 290 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Monument School is 0.13, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #59 out of 290 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 93% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bennington Incorporated School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Monument School is Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14 (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mt. Anthony Union Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bennington Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bennington Bennington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 353 students
0.9 miles
128 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802)442-5256 0.9 PK-5 353 - Bennington Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14 Grades: 9-12 | 864 students
0.9 miles
301 Park Street Extension
Bennington, VT 05201
(802)447-7511 0.9 9-12 864 - Bennington Southwest Vermont Career Development Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.9 miles
321 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802)447-0220 0.9 9-12 n/a - Bennington Molly Stark School Grades: PK-5 | 513 students
1.1 miles
181 Orchard Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802)442-2692 1.1 PK-5 513 - Bennington Mt. Anthony Union Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 574 students
1.8 miles
747 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802)447-7541 1.8 6-8 574
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