Orchard School vs. Rick Marcotte Central School
Should I attend Orchard School or Rick Marcotte Central School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Orchard School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Rick Marcotte Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rick Marcotte Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
438 students
413 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#50 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
21
23
Kindergarten Students
69
67
Grade 1 Students
73
74
Grade 2 Students
75
61
Grade 3 Students
60
59
Grade 4 Students
75
58
Grade 5 Students
65
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
69%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
