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#223 of 280 schools in VT

Sharon Elementary School

Elementary School · Sharon School District · Sharon, VT

An elementary school in Sharon, VT serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

75 VT Route 132, Sharon, VT 05065

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$12,976
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at Sharon Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2016, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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

48.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sharon 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low9/100K

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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

$69,850

Median home value

$265,600

Median rent

$1,152/mo

College educated

39%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Royalton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–53.9 mi161Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sharon School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,976NCES 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.

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

About Sharon Elementary School

Sharon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sharon, VT, part of Sharon School District, serving approximately 167 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sharon Elementary School

What grades does Sharon Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Sharon Elementary School?

Sharon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sharon Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sharon Elementary School rank in VT?

Sharon Elementary School ranks #223 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Sharon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sharon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Sharon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sharon Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sharon Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Sharon Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

48.5% of students at Sharon 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
167
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Windsor County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
Area population (ZIP 05065)
1,084
Area median age
45.4
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 05065; 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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