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#143 of 280 schools in VT
Underhill Central School
Elementary School · Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 · Underhill Center, VT
A Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6 Irish Settlement Road, Underhill Center, VT 05490
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Underhill Central School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 60% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
17.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Underhill Central 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 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low200/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 4.8 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Brewster Pierce SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 112 | Compare → |
| Richmond Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 388 | Compare → |
| Smilie Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,968NCES 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.
Underhill Central School is listed in Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Underhill Central School
Underhill Central School is a public elementary school in Underhill Center, VT, part of Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401, serving approximately 197 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Underhill Central School
What grades does Underhill Central School serve?
Underhill Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Underhill Central School?
Underhill Central School has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Underhill Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Underhill Central School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Underhill Central School rank in VT?
Underhill Central School ranks #143 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Underhill Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Underhill Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Underhill Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Underhill Central School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Underhill Central School a charter school?
No, Underhill Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Underhill Central School a Title I school?
No, Underhill Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Underhill Central School?
17.3% of students at Underhill Central 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
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (802) 899-4676
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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