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Rutland City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,911 students in Rutland City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Rutland City School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
6 Schools
301 Schools
# Students
1,911 Students
77,173 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
7,149 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rutland City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 103 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Graduation Rate
84%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.3%
27.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.25
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% White
82%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,779 in this school district is less than the state median of $33,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,992 is less than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$2,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$65 MM
$2,682 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$32,779
$33,974
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$33,992
$34,751
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Rutland City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rutland Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Rutland Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
63-65 Library Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1932
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1932
Gr: 3-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Rutland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 Library Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1960
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1960
Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
117 Temple Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1940
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1940
Gr: PK-2 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
80 Pierpoint Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1946
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1946
Gr: PK-2 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Stafford Technical Center
Vocational School
8 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 770-1033
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 770-1033
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rutland City School District?
Rutland City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,911 students.
What is the rank of Rutland City School District?
Rutland City School District is ranked #91 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rutland City School District?
82% of Rutland City School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rutland City School District?
Rutland City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Rutland City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,992 is less than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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