Harwood Unified School District

340 Mad River Park Suite 7
Waitsfield, VT 05673-1450
(District boundaries shown in map)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,793 students in Harwood Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Harwood Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
7 Schools
304 Schools
# Students
1,793 Students
80,149 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
6,920 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.22
# American Indian Students
5 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,701 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
2,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
14 Students
2,038 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,693 Students
70,931 Students
% White Students
94%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
84 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
2,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
211
7,552
# Students in K Grade:
128
5,676
# Students in 1st Grade:
114
5,396
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
5,715
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
5,570
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
5,648
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
5,662
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
5,726
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
5,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
5,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
5,786
# Students in 10th Grade:
110
5,421
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
5,513
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
5,039
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,543 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,299. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,182 is less than the state median of $28,573. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VT)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$2,348 MM
This chart display total revenue of Harwood Unified   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$43 MM
$2,290 MM
This chart display total spending of Harwood Unified   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,543
$29,299
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Harwood Unified   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,182
$28,573
This chart display average spending per public school student in Harwood Unified   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Harwood Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waitsfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3951 Main Street
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Grades: PK-6
| 159 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fayston Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
782 German Flats Road
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3636
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Moretown Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
940 Route 100b
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 496-3742
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Rank: #44.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
293 School Road
Warren, VT 05674
(802) 496-2487
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
Crossett Brook Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5672 Vt Route 100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Rank: #66.
Brookside Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Grades: PK-4
| 409 students
Rank: #77.
Harwood Union Middle/high School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
458 Vt Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Grades: 7-12
| 561 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harwood Unified School District?
Harwood Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,793 students.
What is the rank of Harwood Unified School District?
Harwood Unified School District is ranked #9 out of 100 school districts in Vermont (top 10%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harwood Unified School District?
94% of Harwood Unified School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harwood Unified School District?
Harwood Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is Harwood Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,182 is less than the state median of $28,573. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,793 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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