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#213 of 280 schools in VT

Poultney Elementary School

Elementary School · Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 · Poultney, VT

A Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

96 School Circle, Poultney, VT 05764

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$15,024
Chronic Absenteeism27.7%

Students at Poultney Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 35% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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

56.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Poultney Elementary 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low48/100K

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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

$62,348

Median home value

$208,700

Median rent

$859/mo

College educated

32.8%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05764; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Proctor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–6Not available146Compare →
West Rutland SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–12Not available340Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$15,024NCES 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.

Poultney Elementary School is listed in Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Poultney Elementary School

Poultney Elementary School is a public elementary school in Poultney, VT, part of Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Poultney Elementary School

What grades does Poultney Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Poultney Elementary School?

Poultney Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Poultney Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Poultney Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Poultney Elementary School rank in VT?

Poultney Elementary School ranks #213 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Poultney Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Poultney Elementary 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 Poultney Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Poultney Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Poultney Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Poultney Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Poultney Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

56.1% of students at Poultney Elementary 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
271
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Rutland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.7%
Area population (ZIP 05764)
3,094
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
41.2
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 05764; 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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