Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96
School District · Brattleboro, Vermont
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Evaluating Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 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.
Putney Central School
Putney · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dummerston Schools
East Dummerston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brattleboro Area Middle School
Brattleboro · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#22 of 56
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Vermont avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,182
$3,740 vs Vermont median
District size
2,316 students
Much larger than Vermont median
The short answer
Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 ranks #22 of 56 Vermont districts by overall school rating. Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Putney Central School (8.5/10), Dummerston Schools (8.2/10), and Brattleboro Area Middle School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Putney Central School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Dummerston Schools | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Brattleboro Area Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Oak Grove School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Academy School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Green Street School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Guilford Central School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Brattleboro Union High School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96
Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 is a Brattleboro, Vermont school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,316 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The district invests $19,182 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Putney Central School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 students show an average math proficiency of 29.9% and ELA proficiency of 47.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 with test data.
Schools in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Brattleboro
- Total Enrollment
- 2,316
- Teachers (FTE)
- 232
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
The average composite rating for Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 spends $19,182 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
The average student-teacher ratio in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 is 10:1.
What is the top-rated school in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
Putney Central School is the highest-rated school in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
Across schools in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 compare to other districts in Vermont?
Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 8 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.6%
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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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