Excellent
#4 of 280 schools in VT
Top 1% in state
Townshend Village School
Elementary School · West River Valley Union Education District #72a · Townshend, VT
A West River Valley Union Education District #72a elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 236, Townshend, VT 05353
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Townshend Village School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Townshend Village 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 25Somewhat 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
$80,833
Median home value
$257,900
Median rent
$1,181/mo
College educated
51.1%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindle Farm SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 4–12 | 3.8 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Jamaica Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–5 | Not available | 17 | Compare → |
| Newbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West River Valley Union Education District #72a
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $46,111NCES 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.
Townshend Village School is listed in West River Valley Union Education District #72A; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Townshend Village School
Townshend Village School is a public elementary school in Townshend, VT, part of West River Valley Union Education District #72a, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Townshend Village School
What grades does Townshend Village School serve?
Townshend Village School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Townshend Village School?
Townshend Village School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Townshend Village School?
The student-teacher ratio at Townshend Village School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Townshend Village School rank in VT?
Townshend Village School ranks #4 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Townshend Village School's MySchoolScout rating?
Townshend Village School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Townshend Village School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Townshend Village School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Townshend Village School a charter school?
No, Townshend Village School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Townshend Village School a Title I school?
No, Townshend Village School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Townshend Village School?
50.0% of students at Townshend Village 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Windham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (802) 365-7506
- Area population (ZIP 05353)
- 1,358
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 57.2
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 05353; 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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