Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Newport Town 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newport Town School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Newport Town School's student population of 131 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Newport Town School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newport Town School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newport Town School's ranking?
Newport Town School is ranked #270 out of 283 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Newport Town School?
131 students attend Newport Town School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Newport Town School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Town School?
Newport Town School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newport Town School offer ?
Newport Town School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newport Town School part of?
Newport Town School is part of Newport Town School District.
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