Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Waits River Valley Union School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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Waits River Valley Union School's student population of 263 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
Waits River Valley Union School ranks within the top 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waits River Valley Union School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
97%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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Waits River Valley Union School is ranked #138 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Waits River Valley Union School often compared to?
Waits River Valley Union Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thetford Elementary School, Bradford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Waits River Valley Union School?
263 students attend Waits River Valley Union School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Waits River Valley Union School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waits River Valley Union School?
Waits River Valley Union School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waits River Valley Union School offer ?
Waits River Valley Union School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waits River Valley Union School part of?
Waits River Valley Union School is part of Waits River Union High District #36 School District.
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