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#160 of 280 schools in VT
Brighton Elementary School
Elementary School · Brighton School District · Island Pond, VT
An elementary school in Island Pond, VT where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 419, Island Pond, VT 05846
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brighton Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2016, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brighton Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,857
Median home value
$164,100
Median rent
$798/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Brighton School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,622NCES 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.
Brighton Elementary School is listed in Brighton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brighton Elementary School
Brighton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Island Pond, VT, part of Brighton School District, serving approximately 122 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brighton Elementary School
What grades does Brighton Elementary School serve?
Brighton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Brighton Elementary School?
Brighton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighton Elementary School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brighton Elementary School rank in VT?
Brighton Elementary School ranks #160 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Brighton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brighton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Brighton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brighton Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brighton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Brighton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brighton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Brighton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brighton Elementary School?
68.9% of students at Brighton Elementary 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
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (802) 723-4373
- Area population (ZIP 05846)
- 1,144
- Area average commute
- 37.7 min
- Area median age
- 52.5
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 05846; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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