Excellent
#59 of 280 schools in VT
Top 21% in state
Dorset Elementary School
Elementary School · Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 · Dorset, VT
A Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
130 School Drive, Dorset, VT 05251
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorset Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dorset 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low56/100K
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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
$102,216
Median home value
$463,500
Median rent
$1,554/mo
College educated
69.6%
Homeownership
95%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05251; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Fox Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Manchester Elementary/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Maple Street SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Manchester Village SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 3.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Taconic and Green Regional School District #63
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,630NCES 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.
Dorset Elementary School is listed in Taconic and Green Regional School District #63; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorset Elementary School
Dorset Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dorset, VT, part of Taconic and Green Regional School District #63, serving approximately 184 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorset Elementary School
What grades does Dorset Elementary School serve?
Dorset Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dorset Elementary School?
Dorset Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorset Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorset Elementary School rank in VT?
Dorset Elementary School ranks #59 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Dorset Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorset Elementary 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 Dorset Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorset Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Dorset Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dorset Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorset Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dorset Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorset Elementary School?
29.9% of students at Dorset 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
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bennington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (802) 362-2606
- Area population (ZIP 05251)
- 1,395
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 05251; 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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