Serving 246 students in grades 3-5, Union Street School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Springfield, VT, encompassing approximately 49.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Street School's student population of 246 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
246 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Street School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Street School's ranking?
Union Street School is ranked #252 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Union Street School often compared to?
Union Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elm Hill School, Albert Bridge School (West Windsor) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Union Street School?
246 students attend Union Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Union Street School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Street School?
Union Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union Street School offer ?
Union Street School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Union Street School part of?
Union Street School is part of Springfield School District.
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