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Public elementary school · Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 · East Dummerston, Vermont

Dummerston Schools

Dummerston Schools rates 7.5, right at the middle of Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96's elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.3.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.5this school

7.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 median is 7.3.

#82 of 280 schools in Vermont · Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96: 5 elementary schools rated, median 7.3 · Based on limited data

The brief

A Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Students at Dummerston Schools score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

It ranks 82 of 280 schools in Vermont and 3 of 8 in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96.

Math42%4 points above the Vermont average of 38%Grades 4 and 6 · 36 students tested · 2024 VTCAP
Reading69%14 points above the Vermont average of 55%Grades 4 and 6 · 36 students tested · 2024 VTCAP
In 2024, 42% of students were proficient in math and 69% in reading, against Vermont averages of 38% and 55%.2024 VTCAP; 10 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
8.1
60% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.5
40% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 · 2024 VTCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 VTCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 VTCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 VTCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
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 05346; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Dummerston Schools and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$75,541
Median home value
$289,000
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
12.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
11
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
2
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 8.8Compare →
  2. Dummerston Schoolsthis school
    7.5
  3. 6.9Compare →
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Dummerston Schools.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Dummerston Schools serve?

Dummerston Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Dummerston Schools?

Dummerston Schools has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dummerston Schools?

The student-teacher ratio at Dummerston Schools is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dummerston Schools rank in VT?

Dummerston Schools ranks #82 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Dummerston Schools's MySchoolScout rating?

Dummerston Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Dummerston Schools?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dummerston Schools has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Dummerston Schools a charter school?

No, Dummerston Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dummerston Schools a Title I school?

No, Dummerston Schools is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dummerston Schools?

33.3% of students at Dummerston Schools 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
162
Student-teacher ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Windham County
Rank in district
#3 of 8
Schools in district
9
District spending per student
$19,182
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 05346)
5,236
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
48.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Vermont Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.