Excellent
#22 of 280 schools in VT
Top 8% in state
Brookfield School
Elementary School · Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 · Brookfield, VT
An Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
1728 Ridge Road, Brookfield, VT 05036
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookfield School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brookfield 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 8Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,073
Median home value
$316,400
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 88 | Compare → |
| Randolph Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 336 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $33,485NCES 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.
Brookfield School is listed in Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookfield School
Brookfield School is a public elementary school in Brookfield, VT, part of Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59, serving approximately 64 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookfield School
What grades does Brookfield School serve?
Brookfield School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Brookfield School?
Brookfield School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookfield School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookfield School rank in VT?
Brookfield School ranks #22 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Brookfield School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookfield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Brookfield School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookfield School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Brookfield School a charter school?
No, Brookfield School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookfield School a Title I school?
No, Brookfield School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookfield School?
25.0% of students at Brookfield 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (802) 276-3153
- Area population (ZIP 05036)
- 1,109
- Area average commute
- 38.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.5
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 05036; 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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