Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White River School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White River School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
White River School's student population of 184 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White River School ranks within the top 10% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White River School is 0.22, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#24 out of 283 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
88%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White River School's ranking?
White River School is ranked #24 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are White River School often compared to?
White River Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dothan Brook School, Ottauquechee School, Marion W. Cross School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend White River School?
184 students attend White River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of White River School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White River School?
White River School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does White River School offer ?
White River School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White River School part of?
White River School is part of Hartford School District.
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