First Branch Unified School District #82
School District · Royalton, Vermont
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,798
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,798
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating First Branch Unified School District #82?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge First Branch Unified School District #82 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.
First Branch Elementary School
Tunbridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
First Branch Middle School
Chelsea · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#27 of 56
districts by avg. composite
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Branch Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | First Branch Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. The district invests $16,798 per student annually.
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 .
District Map
Schools in First Branch Unified School District #82, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
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 Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Royalton
- Total Enrollment
- 312
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in First Branch Unified School District #82?
First Branch Unified School District #82 spends $16,798 per student per year.
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.
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