Excellent
#58 of 280 schools in VT
Top 20% in state
Brookside Primary School
Elementary School · Harwood Unified Union School District #60 · Waterbury, VT
A Harwood Unified Union School District #60 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
47 Stowe Street, Waterbury, VT 05676
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookside Primary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 47% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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
22.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Brookside Primary 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,488
Median home value
$347,000
Median rent
$1,083/mo
College educated
53.1%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05676; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Harwood Unified Union School District #60
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 109 | Compare → |
| Moretown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 166 | Compare → |
| Waitsfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 164 | Compare → |
| Warren Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 119 | 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.
Harwood Unified Union School District #60
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $26,132NCES 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.
Brookside Primary School is listed in Harwood Unified Union School District #60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookside Primary School
Brookside Primary School is a public elementary school in Waterbury, VT, part of Harwood Unified Union School District #60, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookside Primary School
What grades does Brookside Primary School serve?
Brookside Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Brookside Primary School?
Brookside Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Primary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookside Primary School rank in VT?
Brookside Primary School ranks #58 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Brookside Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookside Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Brookside Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookside Primary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Brookside Primary School a charter school?
No, Brookside Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookside Primary School a Title I school?
No, Brookside Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookside Primary School?
22.2% of students at Brookside Primary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (802) 244-7195
- Area population (ZIP 05676)
- 4,894
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 05676; 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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