For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 596 students in White River Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in White River Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
4 Schools
304 Schools
# Students
596 Students
80,076 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
6,913 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
White River Unified 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Graduation Rate
85%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.22
# American Indian Students
3 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,698 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
2,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
11 Students
2,036 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
564 Students
70,864 Students
% White Students
95%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
84 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
2,793 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
7,542
# Students in K Grade:
40
5,671
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
5,383
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
5,700
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
5,558
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
5,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
5,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
5,726
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
5,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
5,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
5,786
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
5,421
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
5,513
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
5,039
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,106 is less than the state median of $28,599. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,386
$29,325
Spending / Student
$20,106
$28,599
Best White River Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 Pleasant Street
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-6607
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-6607
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
South Royalton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 South Winsor Street
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-8844
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-8844
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
White River Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
223 South Winsor Street
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-7740
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-7740
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
White River Valley Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
273 Pleasant Street
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-6607
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-6607
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White River Unified School District?
White River Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 596 students.
What is the rank of White River Unified School District?
White River Unified School District is ranked #65 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in White River Unified School District?
95% of White River Unified School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White River Unified School District?
White River Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is White River Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,106 is less than the state median of $28,599. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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