Summit Street School vs. Hiawatha School
Should I attend Summit Street School or Hiawatha 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
Summit Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Hiawatha School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Summit Street School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Hiawatha School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-3
Total Students
333 students
219 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#42 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
126
18
Kindergarten Students
52
49
Grade 1 Students
51
50
Grade 2 Students
53
56
Grade 3 Students
51
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
13%
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
77%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
