Top Rankings
Barstow Unified Union School District #49 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 168 students in Barstow Unified Union School District #49. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Vermont.
Public School in Barstow Unified Union School District #49 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
1 School
301 Schools
# Students
168 Students
77,173 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
7,149 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barstow Unified Union School District #49, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 103 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.1%
27.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.25
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
88%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,762 is higher than the state median of $30,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,363 is higher than the state median of $29,675. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,762
$30,429
Spending / Student
$30,363
$29,675
Best Barstow Unified Union School District #49 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barstow Memorial School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 Chittenden Road
Chittenden, VT 05737
(802) 773-6926
Chittenden, VT 05737
(802) 773-6926
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barstow Unified Union School District #49?
Barstow Unified Union School District #49 manages 1 public schools serving 168 students.
What is the rank of Barstow Unified Union School District #49?
Barstow Unified Union School District #49 is ranked #6 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barstow Unified Union School District #49?
88% of Barstow Unified Union School District #49 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barstow Unified Union School District #49?
Barstow Unified Union School District #49 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Barstow Unified Union School District #49's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,363 is higher than the state median of $29,675. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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