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#132 of 280 schools in VT
Top 47% in state
Waits River Valley Union School
Elementary School · Waits River Union High District #36 · East Corinth, VT
A Waits River Union High District #36 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6 Waits River Valley Road, East Corinth, VT 05040
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waits River Valley Union School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (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 20 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waits River Valley Union 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,981
Median home value
$210,000
Median rent
$1,362/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Waits River Union High District #36
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,205NCES 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.
Waits River Valley Union School is listed in Waits River Union High District #36; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waits River Valley Union School
Waits River Valley Union School is a public elementary school in East Corinth, VT, part of Waits River Union High District #36, serving approximately 272 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waits River Valley Union School
What grades does Waits River Valley Union School serve?
Waits River Valley Union School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Waits River Valley Union School?
Waits River Valley Union School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waits River Valley Union School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waits River Valley Union School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waits River Valley Union School rank in VT?
Waits River Valley Union School ranks #132 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Waits River Valley Union School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waits River Valley Union School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Waits River Valley Union School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waits River Valley Union School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waits River Valley Union School a charter school?
No, Waits River Valley Union School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waits River Valley Union School a Title I school?
No, Waits River Valley Union School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waits River Valley Union School?
61.0% of students at Waits River Valley Union 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
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (802) 439-5534
- Area population (ZIP 05040)
- 568
- Area median age
- 58.9
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 05040; 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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