Top Rankings
Springfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,142 students in Springfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Springfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
4 Schools
301 Schools
# Students
1,142 Students
77,173 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
7,149 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Springfield 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 103 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Graduation Rate
77%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.6%
27.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.25
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,454 is higher than the state median of $33,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,362 is higher than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$2,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$45 MM
$2,682 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$40,454
$33,974
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$39,362
$34,751
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Springfield School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 South Street
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-7900
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Union Street School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 Union Street
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5155
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5155
Gr: 3-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13 Fairgrounds Road
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-8490
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-8490
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
10 Hoover Street
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5154
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5154
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Springfield School District?
Springfield School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,142 students.
What is the rank of Springfield School District?
Springfield School District is ranked #98 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield School District?
87% of Springfield School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Springfield School District?
Springfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Springfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,362 is higher than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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