Top Rankings
Champlain Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,201 students in Champlain Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Champlain Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
5 Schools
304 Schools
# Students
4,201 Students
80,076 Students
# Teachers
302 Teachers
6,913 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Champlain Valley Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 154 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Graduation Rate
91%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.22
# American Indian Students
7 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
109 Students
1,698 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
128 Students
2,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
104 Students
2,036 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
3,726 Students
70,864 Students
% White Students
89%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
84 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
2,793 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
401
7,542
# Students in K Grade:
294
5,671
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
5,383
# Students in 2nd Grade:
300
5,700
# Students in 3rd Grade:
269
5,558
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
5,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
284
5,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
277
5,726
# Students in 7th Grade:
276
5,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
300
5,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
333
5,786
# Students in 10th Grade:
324
5,421
# Students in 11th Grade:
343
5,513
# Students in 12th Grade:
284
5,039
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,781 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,720 is less than the state median of $28,599. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,781
$29,325
Spending / Student
$22,720
$28,599
Best Champlain Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Central School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
408 Hinesburg Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
(802) 425-2771
Charlotte, VT 05445
(802) 425-2771
Grades: PK-8
| 717 students
Rank: #22.
Hinesburg Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10888 Route 116
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2106
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2106
Grades: PK-8
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Shelburne Community School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Harbor Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-3331
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-3331
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #44.
Williston Schools
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Grades: PK-8
| 956 students
Rank: #55.
Champlain Valley Union High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Champlain Valley Unified School District?
Champlain Valley Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,201 students.
What is the rank of Champlain Valley Unified School District?
Champlain Valley Unified School District is ranked #4 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Champlain Valley Unified School District?
89% of Champlain Valley Unified School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Champlain Valley Unified School District?
Champlain Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is Champlain Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,720 is less than the state median of $28,599. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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