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#171 of 280 schools in VT
Blue Mountain Union School
School · Blue Mountain Union School District #21 · Wells River, VT
A school in Wells River, VT serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2420 Route 302, Wells River, VT 05081
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Blue Mountain Union School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2016, reaching 27% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blue Mountain Union 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,971
Median home value
$266,000
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Blue Mountain Union School District #21
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,990NCES 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.
Blue Mountain Union School is listed in Blue Mountain Union School District #21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Mountain Union School
Blue Mountain Union School is a public school in Wells River, VT, part of Blue Mountain Union School District #21, serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Mountain Union School
What grades does Blue Mountain Union School serve?
Blue Mountain Union School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Blue Mountain Union School?
Blue Mountain Union School has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Mountain Union School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Mountain Union School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Mountain Union School rank in VT?
Blue Mountain Union School ranks #171 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Blue Mountain Union School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Mountain Union 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 Blue Mountain Union School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Mountain Union School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blue Mountain Union School a charter school?
No, Blue Mountain Union School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Mountain Union School a Title I school?
No, Blue Mountain Union School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Mountain Union School?
66.9% of students at Blue Mountain Union 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (802) 757-2711
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 05081)
- 775
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 52.6
Official sources & links
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 05081; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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