Swanton Schools

24 Fourth Street
Swanton, VT 05488
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Swanton Schools ranks in the top 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% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is equal to 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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in VT
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Swanton Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

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School Overview

Swanton Schools's student population of 634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
634 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Swanton Schools ranks within the top 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swanton Schools is 0.30, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VT)
#124 out of 281 schools
(Top 50%)
40%
33%
48%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
83%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart display the diversity score of Swanton Schools and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swanton Schools's ranking?
Swanton Schools is ranked #124 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Swanton Schools often compared to?
Swanton Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Highgate School, Franklin Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Swanton Schools?
634 students attend Swanton Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Swanton Schools students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swanton Schools?
Swanton Schools has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Swanton Schools offer ?
Swanton Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swanton Schools part of?
Swanton Schools is part of Missisquoi Valley School District #89.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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