Below Average
#218 of 280 schools in VT
Newport Town School
Elementary School · Newport Town School District · Newport Center, VT
An elementary school in Newport Center, VT where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4212 VT Route 105, Newport Center, VT 05857
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newport Town School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2016, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Newport Town 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$76,992
Median home value
$247,500
Median rent
$925/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05857; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | K–11 | 4.7 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Newport Town School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,562NCES 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.
Newport Town School is listed in Newport Town School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newport Town School
Newport Town School is a public elementary school in Newport Center, VT, part of Newport Town School District, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newport Town School
What grades does Newport Town School serve?
Newport Town School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Newport Town School?
Newport Town School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Town School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport Town School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newport Town School rank in VT?
Newport Town School ranks #218 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Newport Town School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newport Town School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Newport Town School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newport Town School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newport Town School a charter school?
No, Newport Town School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newport Town School a Title I school?
No, Newport Town School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newport Town School?
67.2% of students at Newport Town 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
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Orleans County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (802) 334-5201
- Area population (ZIP 05857)
- 1,329
- Area median age
- 47
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 05857; 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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