Excellent
#19 of 280 schools in VT
Top 6% in state
Moretown Elementary School
Elementary School · Harwood Unified Union School District #60 · Moretown, VT
A Harwood Unified Union School District #60 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
940 Route 100B, Moretown, VT 05660
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moretown Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
15.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Moretown Elementary 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,107
Median home value
$409,900
Median rent
$1,213/mo
College educated
56.5%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05660; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitsfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 4.6 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Brookside Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 409 | Compare → |
| Fayston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 109 | Compare → |
| Warren Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 119 | 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.
Harwood Unified Union School District #60
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $26,132NCES 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.
Moretown Elementary School is listed in Harwood Unified Union School District #60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moretown Elementary School
Moretown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Moretown, VT, part of Harwood Unified Union School District #60, serving approximately 166 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moretown Elementary School
What grades does Moretown Elementary School serve?
Moretown Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Moretown Elementary School?
Moretown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moretown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moretown Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moretown Elementary School rank in VT?
Moretown Elementary School ranks #19 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Moretown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moretown Elementary 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 Moretown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moretown Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Moretown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Moretown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moretown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Moretown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moretown Elementary School?
15.1% of students at Moretown Elementary 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
- 166
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (802) 496-3742
- Area population (ZIP 05660)
- 1,900
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 05660; 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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