Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Waits River Valley Usd #36 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waits River Valley Usd #36 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Waits River Valley Usd #36's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waits River Valley Usd #36 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waits River Valley Usd #36 is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#141 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
98%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waits River Valley Usd #36's ranking?
Waits River Valley Usd #36 is ranked #141 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Waits River Valley Usd #36?
252 students attend Waits River Valley Usd #36.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Waits River Valley Usd #36 students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waits River Valley Usd #36?
Waits River Valley Usd #36 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waits River Valley Usd #36 offer ?
Waits River Valley Usd #36 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waits River Valley Usd #36 part of?
Waits River Valley Usd #36 is part of Waits River Valley USD #36 School District.
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