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Waits River Union High District #36 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 265 students in Waits River Union High District #36. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public School in Waits River Union High District #36 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
1 School
301 Schools
# Students
265 Students
77,173 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,149 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waits River Union High District #36, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 103 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.7%
27.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.25
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
95%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,317 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 $28,996 is less than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$2,682 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,317
$33,974
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,996
$34,751
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Waits River Union High District #36 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waits River Valley Union School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Waits River Valley Road
East Corinth, VT 05040
(802) 439-5534
East Corinth, VT 05040
(802) 439-5534
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waits River Union High District #36?
Waits River Union High District #36 manages 1 public schools serving 265 students.
What is the rank of Waits River Union High District #36?
Waits River Union High District #36 is ranked #40 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waits River Union High District #36?
95% of Waits River Union High District #36 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waits River Union High District #36?
Waits River Union High District #36 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Waits River Union High District #36's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,996 is less than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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