Shelburne Community School vs. Williston Schools
Should I attend Shelburne Community School or Williston Schools? 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
Shelburne Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Williston Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Shelburne Community 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 47% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 956 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Williston Schools 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 45% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 16% 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-8
PK-8
Total Students
737 students
956 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#52 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
31
Kindergarten Students
91
100
Grade 1 Students
67
98
Grade 2 Students
91
115
Grade 3 Students
80
108
Grade 4 Students
76
101
Grade 5 Students
85
97
Grade 6 Students
71
104
Grade 7 Students
75
104
Grade 8 Students
90
98
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
87%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
