Colchester School District
School District · Colchester, Vermont
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,802
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,802
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Colchester School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Colchester School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Malletts Bay School
Colchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Colchester High School
Colchester · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Colchester Middle School
Colchester · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#29 of 56
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Vermont avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,802
$120 vs Vermont median
District size
2,424 students
Much larger than Vermont median
The short answer
Colchester School District ranks #29 of 56 Vermont districts by overall school rating. Colchester School District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Malletts Bay School (7.3/10), Colchester High School (7.1/10), and Colchester Middle School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Colchester School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malletts Bay School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Colchester High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Colchester Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Colchester School District
Colchester School District is a Colchester, Vermont school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,424 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $22,802 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Colchester School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Malletts Bay School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Colchester School District students show an average math proficiency of 54.5% and ELA proficiency of 68.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Colchester School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Colchester School District with test data.
Schools in Colchester School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Colchester
- Total Enrollment
- 2,424
- Teachers (FTE)
- 174
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Colchester School District?
Colchester School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Colchester School District?
The average composite rating for Colchester School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Colchester School District?
Colchester School District spends $22,802 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Colchester School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Colchester School District is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Colchester School District?
Malletts Bay School is the highest-rated school in Colchester School District with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Colchester School District?
Across schools in Colchester School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Colchester School District compare to other districts in Vermont?
Colchester School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Vermont by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.2%
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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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