Blue Mountain Union School District #21
School District · Wells River, Vermont
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
1
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
1
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Evaluating Blue Mountain Union School District #21?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Blue Mountain Union School District #21 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Blue Mountain Union School
Wells River · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$23,990
+$1,068 vs Vermont median
District size
395 students
Smaller than Vermont median
Top-Rated Schools in Blue Mountain Union School District #21
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Mountain Union School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Blue Mountain Union School District #21
Blue Mountain Union School District #21 is a Wells River, Vermont school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 395 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. District-level spending was $23,990 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Blue Mountain Union School District #21 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Blue Mountain Union School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Blue Mountain Union School District #21 students show an average math proficiency of 29.1% and ELA proficiency of 44.4%.
District Map
Schools in Blue Mountain Union School District #21, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Blue Mountain Union School District #21 with test data.
Schools in Blue Mountain Union School District #21
1 schoolsOther Schools1
District Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Wells River
- Total Enrollment
- 395
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- District spending per student
- $23,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blue Mountain Union School District #21?
Blue Mountain Union School District #21 has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Blue Mountain Union School District #21?
The average composite rating for Blue Mountain Union School District #21 is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Blue Mountain Union School District #21?
Blue Mountain Union School District #21's district-level spending was $23,990 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Blue Mountain Union School District #21?
The average student-teacher ratio in Blue Mountain Union School District #21 is 8.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Blue Mountain Union School District #21?
Blue Mountain Union School is the highest-rated school in Blue Mountain Union School District #21 with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Blue Mountain Union School District #21?
Across schools in Blue Mountain Union School District #21 with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Vermont Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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