Doty Memorial School

Doty Memorial School is a public elementary school in Worcester, Vermont, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. With 75 students enrolled and a student-teacher ratio of 9.4 to 1, the school operates at a scale where teachers know every child. That structure shows up in the data.

Doty earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — driven by an academic score of 8.8 and a standout growth score of 9.4. Growth measures how much students advance year over year, independent of where they started, making it one of the most meaningful indicators of school effectiveness. Doty ranks 10th out of 280 public schools in Vermont, outperforming 97% of schools statewide.

Among Vermont elementary schools specifically, it holds that same 10th position out of 200. Within Washington Central Unified Union School District #92, Doty ranks 2nd out of 6 schools. For families in Worcester comparing elementary options, the scorecard is clear: a low student-teacher ratio, strong academics, and exceptional year-over-year student growth place this school among Vermont's best.

With an enrollment of 75 students, Doty Memorial School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, Doty Memorial School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Doty Memorial School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.