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#273 of 280 schools in VT
Bakersfield School
Elementary School · Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 · Bakersfield, VT
A Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 17, Bakersfield, VT 05441
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bakersfield School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 20% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bakersfield School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,813
Median home value
$242,400
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 4.8 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Berkshire Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 189 | Compare → |
| Montgomery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 142 | Compare → |
| Sheldon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 353 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bakersfield School is listed in Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bakersfield School
Bakersfield School is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, VT, part of Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85, serving approximately 147 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bakersfield School
What grades does Bakersfield School serve?
Bakersfield School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bakersfield School?
Bakersfield School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bakersfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bakersfield School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bakersfield School rank in VT?
Bakersfield School ranks #273 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Bakersfield School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bakersfield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bakersfield School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bakersfield School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Bakersfield School a charter school?
No, Bakersfield School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bakersfield School a Title I school?
No, Bakersfield School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bakersfield School?
56.5% of students at Bakersfield School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (802) 827-6611
- Area population (ZIP 05441)
- 552
- Area median age
- 47.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 05441; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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