Below Average
#239 of 280 schools in VT
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting
Elementary School · Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 · Whiting, VT
An Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
87 South Main Street, Whiting, VT 05778
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 25% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low8/100K
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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
$76,250
Median home value
$272,300
Median rent
$1,201/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05778; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lothrop SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 185 | Compare → |
| Neshobe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 420 | 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.
Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 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.
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting is listed in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting is a public elementary school in Whiting, VT, part of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting
What grades does Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting serve?
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting?
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting?
The student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting rank in VT?
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting ranks #239 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting's MySchoolScout rating?
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting a charter school?
No, Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting a Title I school?
No, Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting?
64.0% of students at Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting 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
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Addison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (802) 623-7991
- Area population (ZIP 05778)
- 995
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 05778; 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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