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Public elementary school · Norwich School District · Norwich, Vermont

Marion W. Cross School

Marion W. Cross School rates 9.9 on our ten-point scale and ranks 1 of 280 schools in Vermont.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
9.9this school

9.9 on a one-to-ten scale.

#1 of 280 schools in Vermont · Based on limited data

The brief

A Norwich School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1 of 280 schools in Vermont and 1 of 1 in Norwich School District.

Marion W. Cross School is listed in Norwich School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math75%37 points above the Vermont average of 38%Grades 3–6 · 172 students tested · 2025 VTCAP
Reading87%32 points above the Vermont average of 55%Grades 3–6 · 170 students tested · 2025 VTCAP
In 2025, 75% of students were proficient in math and 87% in reading, against Vermont averages of 38% and 55%.2025 VTCAP; 30 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
9.8
60% of the rating
Resources & Environment
10.0
40% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 · 2025 VTCAP · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 VTCAP · Medium confidence
  • 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.
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 05055; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Marion W. Cross School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$140,590
Median home value
$568,700
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
82.1%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
3.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
21
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
49
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
10.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Five grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Marion W. Cross School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Marion W. Cross School serve?

Marion W. Cross School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Marion W. Cross School?

Marion W. Cross School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion W. Cross School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marion W. Cross School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marion W. Cross School rank in VT?

Marion W. Cross School ranks #1 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Marion W. Cross School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marion W. Cross School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.9 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 Marion W. Cross School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion W. Cross School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marion W. Cross School a charter school?

No, Marion W. Cross School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marion W. Cross School a Title I school?

No, Marion W. Cross School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion W. Cross School?

10.1% of students at Marion W. Cross 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
335
Student-teacher ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Windsor County
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$44,561
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 05055)
3,463
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
40.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Vermont Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.