River Valleys Unified School District #73
School District · Townshend, Vermont
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,410
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,410
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Evaluating River Valleys Unified School District #73?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge River Valleys Unified School District #73 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.
Wardsboro Central School
Wardsboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dover Elementary School
East Dover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#7 of 56
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Vermont avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,410
+$488 vs Vermont median
District size
192 students
Smaller than Vermont median
Top-Rated Schools in River Valleys Unified School District #73
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 | Wardsboro Central School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Dover Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About River Valleys Unified School District #73
River Valleys Unified School District #73 is a Townshend, Vermont school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 192 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. The district invests $23,410 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, River Valleys Unified School District #73 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wardsboro Central School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, River Valleys Unified School District #73 students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 65.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in River Valleys Unified School District #73, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in River Valleys Unified School District #73 with test data.
Schools in River Valleys Unified School District #73
2 schools Elementary Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Townshend
- Total Enrollment
- 192
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in River Valleys Unified School District #73?
River Valleys Unified School District #73 has 2 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for River Valleys Unified School District #73?
The average composite rating for River Valleys Unified School District #73 is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in River Valleys Unified School District #73?
River Valleys Unified School District #73 spends $23,410 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in River Valleys Unified School District #73?
The average student-teacher ratio in River Valleys Unified School District #73 is 17.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in River Valleys Unified School District #73?
Wardsboro Central School is the highest-rated school in River Valleys Unified School District #73 with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in River Valleys Unified School District #73?
Across schools in River Valleys Unified School District #73 with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.3%. 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.3%
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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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