Excellent
#21 of 280 schools in VT
Top 7% in state
Marion W. Cross School
Elementary School · Norwich School District · Norwich, VT
A Norwich School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22 Church Street, Norwich, VT 05055
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marion W. Cross School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 82% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (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
10.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marion W. Cross 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low9/100K
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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
$140,590
Median home value
$568,700
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
82.1%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Bernice A. Ray SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| The Montessori Children's SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Potter S House SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 4.0 mi | 9 | 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.
Norwich School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $44,561NCES 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.
Marion W. Cross School is listed in Norwich School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion W. Cross School
Marion W. Cross School is a public elementary school in Norwich, VT, part of Norwich School District, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 280 schools in VT.
State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion W. Cross School
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 #21 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Marion W. Cross School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion W. Cross School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Windsor County
- Phone
- (802) 649-1703
- Area population (ZIP 05055)
- 3,463
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 05055; 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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