Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87
School District · Bennington, Vermont
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
6
6 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,079
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
6
6 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,079
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 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.
Shaftsbury Elementary School
Shaftsbury · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pownal Elementary School
Pownal · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Molly Stark School
Bennington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#36 of 56
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Vermont avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,079
$11,843 vs Vermont median
District size
1,380 students
Larger than Vermont median
The short answer
Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 ranks #36 of 56 Vermont districts by overall school rating. Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shaftsbury Elementary School (7.3/10), Pownal Elementary School (5.8/10), and Molly Stark School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaftsbury Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Pownal Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Molly Stark School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Bennington Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Monument Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87
Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 is a Bennington, Vermont school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,380 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $11,079 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shaftsbury Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 students show an average math proficiency of 20.4% and ELA proficiency of 27.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 with test data.
Schools in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Bennington
- Total Enrollment
- 1,380
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87?
Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 has 6 schools in total — 6 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87?
The average composite rating for Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87?
Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 spends $11,079 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87?
Shaftsbury Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87?
Across schools in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 compare to other districts in Vermont?
Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 6 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.3%
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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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