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Calais Elementary School vs. Doty Memorial School

Should you attend Calais Elementary School or Doty Memorial School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Calais Elementary School
321 Lightening Ridge Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Doty Memorial School
24 Calais Road
Worcester, VT 05682
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Calais Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Doty Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Calais Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 75 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Doty Memorial School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
92 students
75 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Calais Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Doty Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Calais Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Doty Memorial School.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
8 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Calais Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Doty Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Calais Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and the state of Vermont, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Doty Memorial School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and the state of Vermont, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#35 out of 283 schools in VT
(Top 20%)
#76 out of 283 schools in VT
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Calais Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Doty Memorial School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in VT)
30-39%
(Top 50% in VT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calais Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doty Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 5% in VT)
60-69%
(Top 10% in VT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calais Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doty Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 1% in VT)
≥50%
(Top 20% in VT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calais Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doty Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Calais Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Doty Memorial School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
12
Kindergarten Students
12
8
Grade 1 Students
11
12
Grade 2 Students
9
9
Grade 3 Students
11
9
Grade 4 Students
14
7
Grade 5 Students
7
13
Grade 6 Students
9
5

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Calais Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Calais Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Calais Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% White
91%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Calais Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Doty Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Calais Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Doty Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Calais Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Doty Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Calais Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Doty Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Calais Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Doty Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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