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#169 of 280 schools in VT
Barre City Elementary/middle School
Elementary School · Barre Unified Union School District #97
50 Parkside Terrace, Barre, VT 05641
Enrollment
757
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
757
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Vermont schools
#169 of 280
In Barre
#2 of 3
public schools
In district
#2 of 3
Barre Unified Union School District #97
Academic growth
7.0 / 10
Very Good
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Barre City Elementary/middle School
Elementary School in Barre · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Barre City Elementary/middle School
Barre City Elementary/middle School is a public elementary school in Barre, VT, part of Barre Unified Union School District #97. Barre City Elementary/middle School serves approximately 757 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Barre City Elementary/middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 280 schools in VT.
Structured state assessment records for Barre City Elementary/middle School show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- VT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Barre City Elementary/middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Barre City Elementary/middle School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
49% of students at Barre City Elementary/middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Barre City Elementary/middle School — Students at Barre City Elementary/middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores VT EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.0/10.
How Barre City Elementary/middle School Compares
See how Barre City Elementary/middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
50 Parkside Terrace, Barre, VT 05641
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Barre City Elementary/middle School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Calais Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 9.7 miles away, in nearby Plainfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is East Montpelier Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 7.1 miles away, in nearby East Montpelier), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Washington Village School (rated 8.3/10, 6.4 miles away, in nearby Washington), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Barre, see our Barre schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Union High School Barre | 0.6 mi | 3.3 |
| ST MONICA-ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL Barre | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Barre Town Elementary & Middle School Barre | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CENTRAL Barre | 2.6 mi | 7.0 |
| WEBSTERVILLE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Websterville | 2.6 mi | 6.1 |
| U-32 Middle & High School Montpelier | 4.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Williamstown Middle/High School Williamstown | 4.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Williamstown Elementary School Williamstown | 4.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Berlin Elementary School Berlin | 3.9 mi | 8.0 |
| THE PACEM SCHOOL Montpelier | 5.8 mi | — |
| THE NEW SCHOOL OF MONTPELIER Montpelier | 5.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Union Elementary School Montpelier | 6.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Main Street Middle School Montpelier | 6.3 mi | 8.7 |
| East Montpelier Elementary School East Montpelier | 7.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Washington Village School Washington | 6.4 mi | 8.3 |
| Orange Center School East Barre | 5.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Montpelier High School Montpelier | 6.6 mi | 6.9 |
| ORCHARD VALLEY WALDORF SCHOOL East Montpelier | 7.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Calais Elementary School Plainfield | 9.7 mi | 9.4 |
| MAPLEHILL SCHOOL Plainfield | 8.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 05641 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,019
Median Home Value
$241,700
Median Rent
$1,024/mo
Population
16,969
College Educated
34.3%
Homeownership
70.2%
Avg Commute
21.5 min
Poverty Rate
11%
Median Age
45.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Johnsbury School Saint Johnsbury, VT | 5.9 |
| Middlebury ID #4 School Middlebury, VT | 6.2 |
| Milton Elementary School Milton, VT | 5.3 |
| Champlain School Burlington, VT | 6.6 |
| Charlotte Central School Charlotte, VT | 6.6 |
| Barre Town Elementary & Middle School Barre, VT | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Barre City Elementary/middle School
What grades does Barre City Elementary/middle School serve?
Barre City Elementary/middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Barre City Elementary/middle School?
Barre City Elementary/middle School has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barre City Elementary/middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barre City Elementary/middle School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barre City Elementary/middle School rank in VT?
Barre City Elementary/middle School ranks #169 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Barre City Elementary/middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barre City Elementary/middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Barre City Elementary/middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barre City Elementary/middle School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Barre City Elementary/middle School a charter school?
No, Barre City Elementary/middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barre City Elementary/middle School a Title I school?
No, Barre City Elementary/middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barre City Elementary/middle School?
70.5% of students at Barre City Elementary/middle 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (802) 476-6541
Resources & Links
District
Barre Unified Union School District #97- District Enrollment
- 2,236
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,645
- District Rank
- #2 of 3
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