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#90 of 280 schools in VT

Top 32% in state

Cambridge Elementary School

Elementary School · Cambridge School District · Jeffersonville, VT

An elementary school in Jeffersonville, VT where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 160, Jeffersonville, VT 05464

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$19,565
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Cambridge Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2016, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

50.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cambridge 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low161/100K

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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

$86,464

Median home value

$326,100

Median rent

$1,091/mo

College educated

48.7%

Homeownership

68.4%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05464; 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.

Cambridge School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$19,565NCES 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.

Cambridge Elementary School is listed in Cambridge School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cambridge Elementary School

Cambridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jeffersonville, VT, part of Cambridge School District, serving approximately 325 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cambridge Elementary School

What grades does Cambridge Elementary School serve?

Cambridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Cambridge Elementary School?

Cambridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cambridge Elementary School rank in VT?

Cambridge Elementary School ranks #90 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Cambridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cambridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Cambridge Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cambridge Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cambridge Elementary School a charter school?

No, Cambridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cambridge Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Cambridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cambridge Elementary School?

50.5% of students at Cambridge 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 – 6th
Enrollment
325
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lamoille County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
Area population (ZIP 05464)
3,125
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
35.4
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 05464; 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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