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#276 of 280 schools in VT

Neshobe School

Elementary School · Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 · Brandon, VT

An Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

17 Neshobe Circle, Brandon, VT 05733

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-4.05 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$14,053
Chronic Absenteeism33.8%

Students at Neshobe School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2016, to 25% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 4 years by subject
2016
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 8 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Neshobe 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,317/100K

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

$65,673

Median home value

$240,400

Median rent

$1,020/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05733; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lothrop SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–6Not available185Compare →
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and WhitingEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–6Not available89Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$14,053NCES 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.

Neshobe School is listed in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Neshobe School

Neshobe School is a public elementary school in Brandon, VT, part of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53, serving approximately 420 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Neshobe School

What grades does Neshobe School serve?

Neshobe School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Neshobe School?

Neshobe School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Neshobe School?

The student-teacher ratio at Neshobe School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Neshobe School rank in VT?

Neshobe School ranks #276 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Neshobe School's MySchoolScout rating?

Neshobe School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Neshobe School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Neshobe School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Neshobe School a charter school?

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

Is Neshobe School a Title I school?

No, Neshobe School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neshobe School?

50.7% of students at Neshobe 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
420
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rutland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.8%
Area population (ZIP 05733)
5,970
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
50.3
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 05733; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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