Below Average
#216 of 280 schools in VT
Highgate Elementary School
Elementary School · Missisquoi Valley School District #89 · Highgate Center, VT
A Missisquoi Valley School District #89 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 163, Highgate Center, VT 05459
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highgate Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 40% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Highgate 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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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
$79,841
Median home value
$266,900
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 3.8 mi | 677 | Compare → |
| Sheldon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Franklin Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 145 | 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.
Missisquoi Valley School District #89
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $25,085NCES 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.
Highgate Elementary School is listed in Missisquoi Valley School District #89; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highgate Elementary School
Highgate Elementary School is a public elementary school in Highgate Center, VT, part of Missisquoi Valley School District #89, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highgate Elementary School
What grades does Highgate Elementary School serve?
Highgate Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Highgate Elementary School?
Highgate Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highgate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highgate Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highgate Elementary School rank in VT?
Highgate Elementary School ranks #216 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Highgate Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highgate Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Highgate Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highgate Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Highgate Elementary School a charter school?
No, Highgate Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highgate Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Highgate Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highgate Elementary School?
55.1% of students at Highgate 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (802) 868-4170
- Area population (ZIP 05459)
- 2,003
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 05459; 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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