Very Good
#106 of 280 schools in VT
Top 38% in state
Chamberlin School
Elementary School · South Burlington School District · South Burlington, VT
A South Burlington School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
262 White Street, South Burlington, VT 05403
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chamberlin School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chamberlin 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,634/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Burlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,041
Median home value
$399,100
Median rent
$1,755/mo
College educated
65.3%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Marcotte Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Mater Christi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Tamim Academy of VtPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 1.9 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Edmunds Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 241 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Burlington School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,013NCES 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.
Chamberlin School is listed in South Burlington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chamberlin School
Chamberlin School is a public elementary school in South Burlington, VT, part of South Burlington School District, serving approximately 480 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chamberlin School
What grades does Chamberlin School serve?
Chamberlin School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chamberlin School?
Chamberlin School has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chamberlin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chamberlin School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chamberlin School rank in VT?
Chamberlin School ranks #106 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Chamberlin School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chamberlin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Chamberlin School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chamberlin School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chamberlin School a charter school?
No, Chamberlin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chamberlin School a Title I school?
No, Chamberlin School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chamberlin School?
30.6% of students at Chamberlin 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (802) 652-7400
- Area population (ZIP 05403)
- 20,385
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 05403; 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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