South Burlington School District

500 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403-6274
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

South Burlington 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 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,688 students in South Burlington 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 South Burlington 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 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more 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
5 Schools
304 Schools
# Students
2,688 Students
80,149 Students
# Teachers
220 Teachers
6,920 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

South Burlington School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 100 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (VT)
(16-17)
59%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Burlington   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of VT by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
71%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Burlington   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of VT by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
91%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Burlington   School District and public school graduation rate of VT by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.22
# American Indian Students
1 Student
229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
205 Students
1,701 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
2,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
135 Students
2,038 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
2,006 Students
70,931 Students
% White Students
74%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
84 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
209 Students
2,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
265
7,552
# Students in K Grade:
181
5,676
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
5,396
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
5,715
# Students in 3rd Grade:
167
5,570
# Students in 4th Grade:
170
5,648
# Students in 5th Grade:
178
5,662
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
5,726
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
5,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
173
5,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
218
5,786
# Students in 10th Grade:
240
5,421
# Students in 11th Grade:
212
5,513
# Students in 12th Grade:
217
5,039
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,071 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,299. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,906 is less than the state median of $28,573. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VT)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$2,348 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Burlington   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
$59 MM
$2,290 MM
This chart display total spending of South Burlington   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
$23,071
$29,299
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Burlington   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
$21,906
$28,573
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Burlington   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 South Burlington School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Baldwin Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Rick Marcotte Central School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
South Burlington High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
Rank: #44.
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Chamberlin School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
262 White Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Burlington School District?
South Burlington School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,688 students.
What is the rank of South Burlington School District?
South Burlington 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 2016-2017 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 South Burlington School District?
74% of South Burlington School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Burlington School District?
South Burlington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is South Burlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,906 is less than the state median of $28,573. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 91%
  • : 59%
  • : 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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