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#170 of 280 schools in VT
St. Johnsbury School
Elementary School · Saint Johnsbury School District · Saint Johnsbury, VT
A Saint Johnsbury School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
257 Western Avenue, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Johnsbury School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Johnsbury 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$59,844
Median home value
$190,200
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05819; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Caledonia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 1.2 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Saint Johnsbury School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $30,587NCES 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.
St. Johnsbury School is listed in Saint Johnsbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Johnsbury School
St. Johnsbury School is a public elementary school in Saint Johnsbury, VT, part of Saint Johnsbury School District, serving approximately 662 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 280 schools in VT.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Johnsbury School
What grades does St. Johnsbury School serve?
St. Johnsbury School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St. Johnsbury School?
St. Johnsbury School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Johnsbury School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Johnsbury School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Johnsbury School rank in VT?
St. Johnsbury School ranks #170 of 280 schools in VT.
What is St. Johnsbury School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Johnsbury School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 St. Johnsbury School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Johnsbury School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Johnsbury School a charter school?
No, St. Johnsbury School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Johnsbury School a Title I school?
No, St. Johnsbury School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Johnsbury School?
66.8% of students at St. Johnsbury 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 662
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Caledonia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (802) 748-8912
- Area population (ZIP 05819)
- 9,323
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
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 05819; 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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