Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dorset Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (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 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Dorset Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorset Elementary School is 0.12, 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?
35-39% 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 Dorset Elementary School?
168 students attend Dorset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dorset Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorset Elementary School?
Dorset Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dorset Elementary School offer ?
Dorset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorset Elementary School part of?
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