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#133 of 280 schools in VT

Top 47% in state

Shrewsbury Mountain School

Elementary School · Mill River Unified Union School District #52 · Cuttingsville, VT

A Mill River Unified Union School District #52 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

300 Mountain School Road, Cuttingsville, VT 05738

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$27,293
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Shrewsbury Mountain School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2016, to 40% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 4 years by subject
2016
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 8 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Shrewsbury Mountain 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat 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 income

$89,306

Median home value

$297,800

Median rent

$1,328/mo

College educated

43%

Homeownership

91.4%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Mill River Unified Union School District #52

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clarendon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–6Not available154Compare →
Tinmouth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–6Not available66Compare →
Wallingford Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–6Not available124Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mill River Unified Union School District #52

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$27,293NCES 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.

Shrewsbury Mountain School is listed in Mill River Unified Union School District #52; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shrewsbury Mountain School

Shrewsbury Mountain School is a public elementary school in Cuttingsville, VT, part of Mill River Unified Union School District #52, serving approximately 73 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shrewsbury Mountain School

What grades does Shrewsbury Mountain School serve?

Shrewsbury Mountain School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Shrewsbury Mountain School?

Shrewsbury Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shrewsbury Mountain School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shrewsbury Mountain School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shrewsbury Mountain School rank in VT?

Shrewsbury Mountain School ranks #133 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Shrewsbury Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shrewsbury Mountain 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 Shrewsbury Mountain School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shrewsbury Mountain School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Shrewsbury Mountain School a charter school?

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

Is Shrewsbury Mountain School a Title I school?

No, Shrewsbury Mountain School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shrewsbury Mountain School?

43.8% of students at Shrewsbury Mountain 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
73
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Rutland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
Area population (ZIP 05738)
1,287
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
42.1
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 05738; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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