Excellent
#51 of 280 schools in VT
Top 18% in state
First Branch Elementary School
Elementary School · First Branch Unified School District #82 · Tunbridge, VT
A First Branch Unified School District #82 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
523 VT Route 110, Tunbridge, VT 05077
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at First Branch Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where First Branch 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,893
Median home value
$282,800
Median rent
$1,275/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05077; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
First Branch Unified School District #82
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,798NCES 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.
First Branch Elementary School is listed in First Branch Unified School District #82; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About First Branch Elementary School
First Branch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tunbridge, VT, part of First Branch Unified School District #82, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Branch Elementary School
What grades does First Branch Elementary School serve?
First Branch Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend First Branch Elementary School?
First Branch Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Branch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Branch Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does First Branch Elementary School rank in VT?
First Branch Elementary School ranks #51 of 280 schools in VT.
What is First Branch Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Branch Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 First Branch Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, First Branch Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is First Branch Elementary School a charter school?
No, First Branch Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is First Branch Elementary School a Title I school?
No, First Branch Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for First Branch Elementary School?
42.7% of students at First Branch 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (802) 889-3310
- Area population (ZIP 05077)
- 1,085
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 05077; 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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