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#45 of 280 schools in VT

Top 16% in state

Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler

Elementary School · Burlington School District · Burlington, VT

A Burlington School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

6 Archibald Street, Burlington, VT 05401

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$29,946
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High4,791/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,532

Median home value

$463,300

Median rent

$1,614/mo

College educated

63.1%

Homeownership

28.8%

Poverty rate

28.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence BarnesEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–50.3 mi200Compare →
Tamim Academy of VtPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–30.8 mi15Compare →
Edmunds Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–50.9 mi241Compare →
Mater Christi SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–80.9 mi230Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Burlington School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$29,946NCES 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.

Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler is listed in Burlington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler

Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler is a public elementary school in Burlington, VT, part of Burlington School District, serving approximately 251 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler

What grades does Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler serve?

Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler?

Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler?

The student-teacher ratio at Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler rank in VT?

Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler ranks #45 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler's MySchoolScout rating?

Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler a charter school?

No, Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler a Title I school?

No, Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler?

61.0% of students at Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler 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 – 5th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Chittenden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
Area population (ZIP 05401)
31,676
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
25.4
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 05401; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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