Very Good
#94 of 280 schools in VT
Top 33% in state
Malletts Bay School
Elementary School · Colchester School District · Colchester, VT
A Colchester School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 28, Colchester, VT 05446
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Malletts Bay School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2016, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Malletts Bay 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,981/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colchester), 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
$97,442
Median home value
$357,100
Median rent
$1,323/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05446; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. P. Smith SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| J. F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| J. J. Flynn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| St Francis Xavier SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 169 | 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.
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.
Colchester School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,802NCES 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.
Malletts Bay School is listed in Colchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Malletts Bay School
Malletts Bay School is a public elementary school in Colchester, VT, part of Colchester School District, serving approximately 494 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malletts Bay School
What grades does Malletts Bay School serve?
Malletts Bay School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Malletts Bay School?
Malletts Bay School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malletts Bay School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malletts Bay School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Malletts Bay School rank in VT?
Malletts Bay School ranks #94 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Malletts Bay School's MySchoolScout rating?
Malletts Bay School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Malletts Bay School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malletts Bay School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Malletts Bay School a charter school?
No, Malletts Bay School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Malletts Bay School a Title I school?
No, Malletts Bay School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Malletts Bay School?
37.2% of students at Malletts Bay 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (802) 264-5900
- Area population (ZIP 05446)
- 16,361
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 05446; 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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