Addison Northwest Unified School District

11 Main Street Suite B100
Vergennes, VT 05491
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Addison Northwest Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 922 students in Addison Northwest Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Addison Northwest Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
3 Schools
304 Schools
# Students
922 Students
80,076 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
6,913 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Addison Northwest Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VT)
#47 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
33%
42%
44%
34%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Addison Northwest Unified   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.22
# American Indian Students
4 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
1,698 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
2,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
19 Students
2,036 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
854 Students
70,864 Students
% White Students
93%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
84 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
2,793 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
81
7,542
# Students in K Grade:
81
5,671
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
5,383
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
5,700
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
5,558
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
5,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
5,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
5,726
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
5,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
5,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
5,786
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
5,421
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
5,513
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
5,039
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,902 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,711 is less than the state median of $28,599. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VT)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$2,348 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Addison Northwest Unified   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$2,290 MM
This chart displays total spending of Addison Northwest Unified   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$27,902
$29,325
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Addison Northwest Unified   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,711
$28,599
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Addison Northwest Unified   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Addison Northwest Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ferrisburgh Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
56 Little Chicago Road
Ferrisburgh, VT 05456
(802) 877-3463
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Vergennes Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Grades: 7-12
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Vergennes Union Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43 East Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Addison Northwest Unified School District?
Addison Northwest Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 922 students.
What is the rank of Addison Northwest Unified School District?
Addison Northwest Unified School District is ranked #31 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Addison Northwest Unified School District?
93% of Addison Northwest Unified School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Addison Northwest Unified School District?
Addison Northwest Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is Addison Northwest Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,711 is less than the state median of $28,599. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 922 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in VT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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