Serving 55 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salisbury Community School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salisbury Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Salisbury Community School's student population of 55 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Salisbury Community 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 Salisbury Community School is 0.00, 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
#170 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salisbury Community School's ranking?
Salisbury Community School is ranked #170 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Salisbury Community School?
55 students attend Salisbury Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Salisbury Community School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salisbury Community School?
Salisbury Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Salisbury Community School offer ?
Salisbury Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salisbury Community School part of?
Salisbury Community School is part of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55.
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