3.1 avg / 10

West River Valley Union Education District #72b School District

School District · Townshend, Vermont

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 252

Teachers (FTE): 26

Avg Rating

3.1

out of 10

Schools

1 high

Enrollment

252

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.7:1

Avg Rating

3.1

out of 10

Schools

1 high

Enrollment

252

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.7:1

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District size

252 students

Smaller than Vermont median

Top-Rated Schools in West River Valley Union Education District #72b

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School	3.1 / 10	High	—	243

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About West River Valley Union Education District #72b

West River Valley Union Education District #72b is a Townshend, Vermont school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 252 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

With an average rating of 3.1/10, West River Valley Union Education District #72b has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.

The highest-rated school in the district is Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School, which has a composite score of 3.1/10.

In standardized testing, West River Valley Union Education District #72b students show an average math proficiency of 20.3% and ELA proficiency of 38.7%.

The district includes 1 high school.

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Schools in West River Valley Union Education District #72b, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 20.3%

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ELA Proficiency 38.7%

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Average proficiency across all schools in West River Valley Union Education District #72b with test data.

Schools in West River Valley Union Education District #72b

1 schools

High Schools 1

Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School

243 3.1

District Details

State: Vermont
City: Townshend
Total Enrollment: 252
Teachers (FTE): 26
Child Poverty Rate: 0.1%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West River Valley Union Education District #72b?

West River Valley Union Education District #72b has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for West River Valley Union Education District #72b?

The average composite rating for West River Valley Union Education District #72b is 3.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in West River Valley Union Education District #72b?

Per-pupil spending data for West River Valley Union Education District #72b is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in West River Valley Union Education District #72b?

The average student-teacher ratio in West River Valley Union Education District #72b is 9.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in West River Valley Union Education District #72b?

Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School is the highest-rated school in West River Valley Union Education District #72b with a composite score of 3.1/10.

What are the test scores in West River Valley Union Education District #72b?

Across schools in West River Valley Union Education District #72b with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

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District Averages

Overall Rating: 3.1/10
Math Proficiency: 20.3%
ELA Proficiency: 38.7%

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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.