Westminster Schools
Westminster Schools serves 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Westminster Schools placed in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 10% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Westminster Schools's student population of 232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 232 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westminster Schools is ranked within the top 50% of all 290 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westminster Schools is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #94 out of 290 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 45-49% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 55-59% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 95% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westminster School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Westminster Schools is Fall Mountain Regional High School (6.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Walpole Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Walpole Primary School (2.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Walpole Walpole Primary School Grades: PK-1 | 78 students
2.0 miles
18 Primary Ln.
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4241 2 PK-1 78 - Walpole Walpole Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 5-8 | 141 students10
2.1 miles
8 Bemis Ln.
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4728 2.1 5-8 141 - Bellows Falls Rockingham Central Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 248 students10
4.3 miles
50 School Street Extension
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4346 4.3 PK-4 248 - North Walpole North Walpole School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 2-4 | 95 students10
5.1 miles
17 Cray Rd.
North Walpole, NH 03609
(603) 445-5450 5.1 2-4 95 - Bellows Falls Bellows Falls Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 47%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 236 students10
5.3 miles
15 School Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4366 5.3 5-8 236
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