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#137 of 280 schools in VT

Top 49% in state

Oxbow Union High School

High School · Oxbow Unified Union School District #91 · Bradford, VT

An Oxbow Unified Union School District #91 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

36 Oxbow Drive, Bradford, VT 05033

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
AP Participation8.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$20,762
Chronic Absenteeism37%

Students at Oxbow Union High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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

53.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oxbow 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low246/100K

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

$93,393

Median home value

$247,900

Median rent

$1,133/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·9 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.

Oxbow Unified Union School District #91

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$20,762NCES 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.

Oxbow Union High School is listed in Oxbow Unified Union School District #91; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oxbow Union High School

Oxbow Union High School is a public high school in Bradford, VT, part of Oxbow Unified Union School District #91, serving approximately 357 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oxbow Union High School

What grades does Oxbow Union High School serve?

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

How many students attend Oxbow Union High School?

Oxbow Union High School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxbow Union High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oxbow Union High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oxbow Union High School rank in VT?

Oxbow Union High School ranks #137 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Oxbow Union High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oxbow Union High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Oxbow Union High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oxbow Union High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Oxbow Union High School a charter school?

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

Is Oxbow Union High School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oxbow Union High School?

53.5% of students at Oxbow 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
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.0%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 05033)
3,232
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
43
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 05033; 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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