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#274 of 280 schools in VT
Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School
High School · West River Valley Union Education District #72b · Townshend, VT
A West River Valley Union Education District #72b high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 128, Townshend, VT 05353
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 25% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leland & Gray Union Middle & High 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low48/100K
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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
$80,833
Median home value
$257,900
Median rent
$1,181/mo
College educated
51.1%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West River Valley Union Education District #72b
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School is listed in West River Valley Union Education District #72B; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School
Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School is a public high school in Townshend, VT, part of West River Valley Union Education District #72b, serving approximately 243 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School
What grades does Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School serve?
Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School?
Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School rank in VT?
Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School ranks #274 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School a charter school?
No, Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School a Title I school?
No, Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School?
56.8% of students at Leland & Gray Union Middle & High 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Windham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.4%
- Phone
- (802) 365-7355
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 05353)
- 1,358
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 57.2
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 05353; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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