Below Average
#222 of 280 schools in VT
Grand Isle School
Elementary School · Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66 · Grand Isle, VT
A Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66 elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
224 U.S. Route 2, Grand Isle, VT 05458
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Isle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 32% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
19.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grand Isle 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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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
$98,151
Median home value
$381,000
Median rent
$1,395/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Head Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| North Hero SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 62 | 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.
Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,511NCES 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.
Grand Isle School is listed in Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Isle School
Grand Isle School is a public elementary school in Grand Isle, VT, part of Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66, serving approximately 172 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Isle School
What grades does Grand Isle School serve?
Grand Isle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Grand Isle School?
Grand Isle School has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Isle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Isle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Isle School rank in VT?
Grand Isle School ranks #222 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Grand Isle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Isle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Grand Isle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Isle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Grand Isle School a charter school?
No, Grand Isle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Isle School a Title I school?
No, Grand Isle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Isle School?
19.2% of students at Grand Isle 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grand Isle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (802) 372-6913
- Area population (ZIP 05458)
- 2,187
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 05458; 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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