Average
#121 of 280 schools in VT
Top 43% in state
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
Elementary School · Barre Unified Union School District #97
70 Websterville Road, Barre, VT 05641
Enrollment
852
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
852
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Vermont schools
#121 of 280
In Barre
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#1 of 3
Barre Unified Union School District #97
Academic growth
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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About Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School is a public elementary school in Barre, VT, part of Barre Unified Union School District #97. Barre Town Elementary & Middle School serves approximately 852 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Barre Town Elementary & Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 280 schools in VT.
Structured state assessment records for Barre Town Elementary & Middle School show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
- This school 6.7 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- VT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Barre Town 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.
38% of students at Barre Town 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 Town Elementary & Middle School — Students at Barre Town Elementary & Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
39.7%
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
→ StableAverage 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: 7.5/10.
How Barre Town Elementary & Middle School Compares
See how Barre Town Elementary & Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
70 Websterville Road, Barre, VT 05641
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Barre Town Elementary & Middle School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Calais Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 10.6 miles away, in nearby Plainfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is East Montpelier Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 8.2 miles away, in nearby East Montpelier), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Washington Village School (rated 8.3/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Washington), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Barre, see our Barre schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 10.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WEBSTERVILLE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Websterville | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Spaulding Union High School Barre | 1.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Barre City Elementary/Middle School Barre | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| ST MONICA-ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL Barre | 2.5 mi | 5.5 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CENTRAL Barre | 3.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Williamstown Middle/High School Williamstown | 4.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Williamstown Elementary School Williamstown | 4.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Washington Village School Washington | 4.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Orange Center School East Barre | 4.3 mi | 2.6 |
| U-32 Middle & High School Montpelier | 5.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Berlin Elementary School Berlin | 5.3 mi | 8.0 |
| East Montpelier Elementary School East Montpelier | 8.2 mi | 8.8 |
| THE PACEM SCHOOL Montpelier | 7.2 mi | — |
| THE NEW SCHOOL OF MONTPELIER Montpelier | 7.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Union Elementary School Montpelier | 7.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Main Street Middle School Montpelier | 7.8 mi | 8.7 |
| ORCHARD VALLEY WALDORF SCHOOL East Montpelier | 8.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Montpelier High School Montpelier | 8.1 mi | 6.9 |
| MAPLEHILL SCHOOL Plainfield | 9.0 mi | — |
| Calais Elementary School Plainfield | 10.6 mi | 9.4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Champlain School Burlington, VT | 6.6 |
| Charlotte Central School Charlotte, VT | 6.6 |
| St. Albans Town Educational Center Saint Albans, VT | 7.2 |
| Barre City Elementary/Middle School Barre, VT | 5.9 |
| St. Johnsbury School Saint Johnsbury, VT | 5.9 |
| St. Albans City Elementary School Saint Albans, VT | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
What grades does Barre Town Elementary & Middle School serve?
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Barre Town Elementary & Middle School?
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 852 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barre Town Elementary & Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barre Town Elementary & Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barre Town Elementary & Middle School rank in VT?
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School ranks #121 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Barre Town Elementary & Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Town Elementary & Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barre Town Elementary & Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Barre Town Elementary & Middle School a charter school?
No, Barre Town Elementary & Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barre Town Elementary & Middle School a Title I school?
No, Barre Town Elementary & Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barre Town Elementary & Middle School?
39.7% of students at Barre Town 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 852
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 39.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (802) 476-6617
Resources & Links
District
Barre Unified Union School District #97- District Enrollment
- 2,236
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,645
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
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