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#139 of 280 schools in VT

Top 49% in state

Peoples Academy

High School · Elmore-morristown Unified Union School District #90 · Morrisville, VT

An Elmore-morristown Unified Union School District #90 high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

202 Copley Avenue, Morrisville, VT 05661

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 62.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+5.32 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness2.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate62%
AP Participation18.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$24,657
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

Students at Peoples Academy score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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 Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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

46.4%

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 Peoples Academy 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low161/100K

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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

$65,057

Median home value

$268,400

Median rent

$1,176/mo

College educated

39.6%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lamoille Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.09–123.3 mi495Compare →
Wolcott Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–104.2 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Elmore-morristown Unified Union School District #90

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$24,657NCES 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.

Peoples Academy is listed in Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District #90; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Peoples Academy

Peoples Academy is a public high school in Morrisville, VT, part of Elmore-morristown Unified Union School District #90, serving approximately 267 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Peoples Academy

What grades does Peoples Academy serve?

Peoples Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Peoples Academy?

Peoples Academy has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peoples Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Peoples Academy is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Peoples Academy rank in VT?

Peoples Academy ranks #139 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Peoples Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Peoples Academy 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 Peoples Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Peoples Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Peoples Academy a charter school?

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

Is Peoples Academy a Title I school?

No, Peoples Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peoples Academy?

46.4% of students at Peoples Academy 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
267
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lamoille County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%
4-Year Graduation
62.0%
Area population (ZIP 05661)
6,114
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
44.2
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 05661; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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