Serving 272 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 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
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
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 0.08, 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?
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?
272 students attend Waits River Valley Union School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Waits River Valley Union School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waits River Valley Union School?
Waits River Valley Union School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
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
