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#196 of 280 schools in VT
Lothrop School
Elementary School · Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 · Pittsford, VT
An Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3447 U.S. Route 7, Pittsford, VT 05763
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lothrop School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2016, to 27% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lothrop 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low173/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsford), 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
$67,474
Median home value
$219,000
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05763; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Barstow Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Neshobe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 420 | Compare → |
| Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and WhitingEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 89 | 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.
Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,053NCES 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.
Lothrop School is listed in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lothrop School
Lothrop School is a public elementary school in Pittsford, VT, part of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53, serving approximately 185 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lothrop School
What grades does Lothrop School serve?
Lothrop School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lothrop School?
Lothrop School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lothrop School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lothrop School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lothrop School rank in VT?
Lothrop School ranks #196 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Lothrop School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lothrop School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Lothrop School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lothrop School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Lothrop School a charter school?
No, Lothrop School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lothrop School a Title I school?
No, Lothrop School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lothrop School?
43.2% of students at Lothrop 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
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rutland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (802) 483-6361
- Area population (ZIP 05763)
- 3,099
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 05763; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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