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3.6 avg / 10

Rockingham School District

School District · Bellows Falls, Vermont

Students: 520
Teachers (FTE): 47

Avg Rating

3.6

out of 10

Schools

3

2 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,699

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.1:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Rockingham School District?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rockingham 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.

Central Elementary School

4.1/10

Bellows Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Bellows Falls Middle School

3.7/10

Bellows Falls · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Saxton River Elementary School

3.0/10

Saxtons River · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Vermont rank

#56 of 56

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.7

below Vermont avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,699

$9,223 vs Vermont median

District size

520 students

Smaller than Vermont median

The short answer

Rockingham School District ranks #56 of 56 Vermont districts by overall school rating. Rockingham School District's schools with real test data average 3.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central Elementary School (4.1/10), Bellows Falls Middle School (3.7/10), and Saxton River Elementary School (3.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Rockingham School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Central Elementary School 4.1 / 10
2 Bellows Falls Middle School 3.7 / 10
3 Saxton River Elementary School 3.0 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Rockingham School District

Rockingham School District is a Bellows Falls, Vermont school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 520 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $13,699 per student annually.

With an average rating of 3.6/10, Rockingham School District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.

The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 4.1/10.

In standardized testing, Rockingham School District students show an average math proficiency of 47.2% and ELA proficiency of 54.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Rockingham School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 47.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 54.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Rockingham School District with test data.

Schools in Rockingham School District

3 schools

District Details

State
Vermont
City
Bellows Falls
Total Enrollment
520
Teachers (FTE)
47
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rockingham School District?

Rockingham School District has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Rockingham School District?

The average composite rating for Rockingham School District is 3.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Rockingham School District?

Rockingham School District spends $13,699 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Rockingham School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Rockingham School District is 11.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Rockingham School District?

Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Rockingham School District with a composite score of 4.1/10.

What are the test scores in Rockingham School District?

Across schools in Rockingham School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Rockingham School District compare to other districts in Vermont?

Rockingham School District has an average school rating of 3.6/10 across 3 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
3.6/10
Math Proficiency
47.2%
ELA Proficiency
54.8%

How we rate schools

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See how we rate

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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