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First Branch Unified School District #82

School District · Royalton, Vermont

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 312

Teachers (FTE): 27

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

312

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

312

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

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How this district compares

Vermont rank

#27 of 56

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Vs. state average

+0.5

above Vermont avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,798

$6,124 vs Vermont median

District size

312 students

Smaller than Vermont median

Top-Rated Schools in First Branch Unified School District #82

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	First Branch Elementary School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	—	157
2	First Branch Middle School	5.5 / 10	Middle	—	92

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About First Branch Unified School District #82

First Branch Unified School District #82 is a Royalton, Vermont school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 312 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. District-level spending was $16,798 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.8/10, First Branch Unified School District #82 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is First Branch Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, First Branch Unified School District #82 students show an average math proficiency of 28.3% and ELA proficiency of 39.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.

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Schools in First Branch Unified School District #82, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency28.3%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency39.9%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in First Branch Unified School District #82 with test data.

Schools in First Branch Unified School District #82

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

First Branch Elementary School

1578.1

Middle Schools1

First Branch Middle School

925.5

District Details

State: Vermont
City: Royalton
Total Enrollment: 312
Teachers (FTE): 27
District spending per student: $16,798NCES 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 First Branch Unified School District #82?

First Branch Unified School District #82 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for First Branch Unified School District #82?

The average composite rating for First Branch Unified School District #82 is 6.8/10. 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 First Branch Unified School District #82?

First Branch Unified School District #82's district-level spending was $16,798 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 First Branch Unified School District #82?

The average student-teacher ratio in First Branch Unified School District #82 is 11.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in First Branch Unified School District #82?

First Branch Elementary School is the highest-rated school in First Branch Unified School District #82 with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in First Branch Unified School District #82?

Across schools in First Branch Unified School District #82 with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.9%. 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: 6.8/10
Math Proficiency: 28.3%
ELA Proficiency: 39.9%

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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.