Top Rankings
Colchester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
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 2,384 students in Colchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Colchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more 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
2,384 Students
80,076 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
6,913 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Colchester School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 154 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Graduation Rate
92%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.22
# American Indian Students
14 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
149 Students
1,698 Students
% Asian Students
6%
2%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
2,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
128 Students
2,036 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
2,026 Students
70,864 Students
% White Students
85%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
84 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
2,793 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
239
7,542
# Students in K Grade:
152
5,671
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
5,383
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
5,700
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
5,558
# Students in 4th Grade:
166
5,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
151
5,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
5,726
# Students in 7th Grade:
179
5,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
5,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
5,786
# Students in 10th Grade:
182
5,421
# Students in 11th Grade:
193
5,513
# Students in 12th Grade:
152
5,039
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,562 is less than the state median of $28,599. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,351
$29,325
Spending / Student
$20,562
$28,599
Best Colchester School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malletts Bay School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Blakely Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5900
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5900
Grades: 3-5
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Colchester Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5800
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Colchester High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Laker Lane
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 714 students
Rank: n/an/a
490 Porters Point Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5920
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5920
Grades: PK-2
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
253 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5959
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5959
Grades: PK-2
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colchester School District?
Colchester School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,384 students.
What is the rank of Colchester School District?
Colchester School District is ranked #17 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester School District?
85% of Colchester School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colchester School District?
Colchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is Colchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,562 is less than the state median of $28,599. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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