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#277 of 280 schools in VT

Saxton River Elementary School

Elementary School · Rockingham School District · Saxtons River, VT

A Rockingham School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O Box 308, Saxtons River, VT 05154

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data11
Annual Change-4.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$13,699
Chronic Absenteeism35.9%

Students at Saxton River Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 35 points since 2016, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

53.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Saxton River 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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 home value

$172,700

Median rent

$1,150/mo

College educated

66.5%

Homeownership

34.8%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–43.0 mi180Compare →
North Walpole SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.92–43.2 mi87Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Rockingham School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,699NCES 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.

Saxton River Elementary School is listed in Rockingham School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saxton River Elementary School

Saxton River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saxtons River, VT, part of Rockingham School District, serving approximately 78 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saxton River Elementary School

What grades does Saxton River Elementary School serve?

Saxton River Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Saxton River Elementary School?

Saxton River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saxton River Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Saxton River Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saxton River Elementary School rank in VT?

Saxton River Elementary School ranks #277 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Saxton River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Saxton River Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Saxton River Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saxton River Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Saxton River Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Saxton River Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

53.8% of students at Saxton River 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 – 4th
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Windham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.9%
Area population (ZIP 05154)
446
Area median age
46.6
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 05154; 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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