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#184 of 280 schools in VT
Molly Stark School
Elementary School · Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 · Bennington, VT
A Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
181 Orchard Street, Bennington, VT 05201
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Molly Stark School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 17% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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
84.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Molly Stark 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bennington), 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
$60,428
Median home value
$206,200
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Monument Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| The School of Sacred Heart St Francis De SalesPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Bennington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,079NCES 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.
Molly Stark School is listed in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Molly Stark School
Molly Stark School is a public elementary school in Bennington, VT, part of Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87, serving approximately 423 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Molly Stark School
What grades does Molly Stark School serve?
Molly Stark School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Molly Stark School?
Molly Stark School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molly Stark School?
The student-teacher ratio at Molly Stark School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Molly Stark School rank in VT?
Molly Stark School ranks #184 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Molly Stark School's MySchoolScout rating?
Molly Stark School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Molly Stark School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Molly Stark School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Molly Stark School a charter school?
No, Molly Stark School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Molly Stark School a Title I school?
No, Molly Stark School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Molly Stark School?
84.9% of students at Molly Stark 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bennington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (802) 442-2692
- Area population (ZIP 05201)
- 14,966
- Area average commute
- 15.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 05201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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