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#175 of 280 schools in VT

Mt. Abraham Union High School

High School · Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 · Bristol, VT

A Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

220 Airport Drive, Bristol, VT 05443

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-4.64 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation8.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$25,860
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at Mt. Abraham Union High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 30% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

42.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mt. Abraham Union High 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average425/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bristol), 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

$91,458

Median home value

$335,500

Median rent

$1,280/mo

College educated

45.8%

Homeownership

83.4%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$25,860NCES 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.

Mt. Abraham Union High School is listed in Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mt. Abraham Union High School

Mt. Abraham Union High School is a public high school in Bristol, VT, part of Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61, serving approximately 570 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mt. Abraham Union High School

What grades does Mt. Abraham Union High School serve?

Mt. Abraham Union High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Mt. Abraham Union High School?

Mt. Abraham Union High School has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Abraham Union High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Abraham Union High 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 Mt. Abraham Union High School rank in VT?

Mt. Abraham Union High School ranks #175 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Mt. Abraham Union High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mt. Abraham Union High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Mt. Abraham Union High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Abraham Union High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Mt. Abraham Union High School a charter school?

No, Mt. Abraham Union High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mt. Abraham Union High School a Title I school?

No, Mt. Abraham Union High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Abraham Union High School?

42.1% of students at Mt. Abraham Union High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
570
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Addison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 05443)
6,353
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
48.1
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 05443; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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