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Public elementary school · Barstow Unified Union School District #49 · Chittenden, Vermont

Barstow Memorial School

Barstow Memorial School rates 2.9, right at the middle of Barstow Unified Union School District #49's elementary schools, whose rated median is 2.9.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
2.9this school

2.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Barstow Unified Union School District #49 median is 2.9.

#277 of 280 schools in Vermont · Barstow Unified Union School District #49: 1 elementary schools rated, median 2.9

The brief

A Barstow Unified Union School District #49 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 277 of 280 schools in Vermont and 1 of 1 in Barstow Unified Union School District #49.

Barstow Memorial School is listed in Barstow Unified Union School District #49, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math24%12 points below the Vermont average of 36%Grade 5 · 21 students tested · 2025 VTCAP
Reading57%2 points above the Vermont average of 55%Grade 5 · 21 students tested · 2025 VTCAP
Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2024, to 41% in 2025, across a 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 VTCAP; 14 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.5
50% of the rating
Academics
4.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2016-2025).

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 · 2025 VTCAP · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 VTCAP · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 05737; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Barstow Memorial School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$98,438
Median home value
$268,500
Median rent
$988/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
9.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
6
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
11
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  3. Barstow Memorial Schoolthis school
    2.9
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Barstow Memorial School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Barstow Memorial School serve?

Barstow Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Barstow Memorial School?

Barstow Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barstow Memorial School?

The student-teacher ratio at Barstow Memorial School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Barstow Memorial School rank in VT?

Barstow Memorial School ranks #277 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Barstow Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?

Barstow Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Barstow Memorial School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Barstow Memorial School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).

Is Barstow Memorial School a charter school?

No, Barstow Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Barstow Memorial School a Title I school?

No, Barstow Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barstow Memorial School?

35.4% of students at Barstow Memorial 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
161
Student-teacher ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Rutland County
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$13,780
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 05737)
696
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
47.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.