Serving 852 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barre Town Elementary & Middle School 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 35% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 852 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VT
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barre Town Elementary & Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Barre Town Elementary & Middle School?
852 students attend Barre Town Elementary & Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Barre Town Elementary & Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barre Town Elementary & Middle School?
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barre Town Elementary & Middle School offer ?
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barre Town Elementary & Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 852 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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