Below Average
#224 of 280 schools in VT
Union Street School
Elementary School · Springfield School District · Springfield, VT
A Springfield School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
43 Union Street, Springfield, VT 05156
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Street School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
63.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union Street 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,290/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,292
Median home value
$182,100
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05156; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Springfield School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $27,491NCES 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.
Union Street School is listed in Springfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Street School
Union Street School is a public elementary school in Springfield, VT, part of Springfield School District, serving approximately 256 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Street School
What grades does Union Street School serve?
Union Street School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Union Street School?
Union Street School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Street School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Street School rank in VT?
Union Street School ranks #224 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Union Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Street 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 Union Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Street School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Union Street School a charter school?
No, Union Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Street School a Title I school?
No, Union Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Street School?
63.7% of students at Union Street 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Windsor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (802) 885-5155
- Area population (ZIP 05156)
- 9,028
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 05156; 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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