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Public elementary school · River Valleys Unified School District #73 · Wardsboro, Vermont

Wardsboro Central School

Wardsboro Central School rates 7.7, above the middle of River Valleys Unified School District #73's elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.1.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.7this school

7.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the River Valleys Unified School District #73 median is 7.1.

#74 of 280 schools in Vermont · River Valleys Unified School District #73: 2 elementary schools rated, median 7.1

The brief

A River Valleys Unified School District #73 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 74 of 280 schools in Vermont and 1 of 2 in River Valleys Unified School District #73.

Wardsboro Central School is listed in River Valleys Unified School District #73, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math50%21 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading70%21 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has held near 60% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).2022 EdFacts; 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.4
50% of the rating
Academics
8.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

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 05355; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Wardsboro Central School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$76,406
Median home value
$278,800
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
96.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
9
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
3
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Wardsboro Central Schoolthis school
    7.7
  2. Jamaica Village School3.9 mi
    not ratedCompare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Wardsboro Central School serve?

Wardsboro Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Wardsboro Central School?

Wardsboro Central School has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wardsboro Central School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wardsboro Central School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wardsboro Central School rank in VT?

Wardsboro Central School ranks #74 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Wardsboro Central School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wardsboro Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Wardsboro Central School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wardsboro Central School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Wardsboro Central School a charter school?

No, Wardsboro Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wardsboro Central School a Title I school?

No, Wardsboro Central School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wardsboro Central School?

39.1% of students at Wardsboro 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
46
Student-teacher ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Windham County
Phone
(802) 896-6210
Rank in district
#1 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$23,410
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 05355)
868
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
51.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Vermont Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.