Needs Improvement
#269 of 280 schools in VT
Barton Graded School
Elementary School · Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District · Barton, VT
A Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
P.O. Box 588, Barton, VT 05822
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barton Graded School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 25% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barton Graded 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$72,593
Median home value
$206,900
Median rent
$794/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05822; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Glover Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Orleans Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Albany Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 172 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,868NCES 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.
Barton Graded School is listed in Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barton Graded School
Barton Graded School is a public elementary school in Barton, VT, part of Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District, serving approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barton Graded School
What grades does Barton Graded School serve?
Barton Graded School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Barton Graded School?
Barton Graded School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Graded School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Graded School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barton Graded School rank in VT?
Barton Graded School ranks #269 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Barton Graded School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barton Graded School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Barton Graded School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barton Graded School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Barton Graded School a charter school?
No, Barton Graded School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barton Graded School a Title I school?
No, Barton Graded School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barton Graded School?
73.3% of students at Barton Graded 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
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Orleans County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (802) 525-3636
- Area population (ZIP 05822)
- 1,999
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
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 05822; 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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