Average
#136 of 280 schools in VT
Top 48% in state
Wells Village School
Elementary School · Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 · Wells, VT
A Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
36 MWA Loop, Wells, VT 05774
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Wells Village School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (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
43.6%
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 Wells 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low48/100K
Powered by
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
$73,000
Median home value
$210,000
Median rent
$1,272/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05774; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mettawee Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–6 | 2.4 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Granville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 3–6 | 3.3 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Mary J Tanner Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–3 | 4.2 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Middletown Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 62 | 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.
Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,809NCES 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.
Wells Village School is listed in Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wells Village School
Wells Village School is a public elementary school in Wells, VT, part of Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69, serving approximately 78 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wells Village School
What grades does Wells Village School serve?
Wells Village School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Wells Village School?
Wells Village School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Village School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Village School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wells Village School rank in VT?
Wells Village School ranks #136 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Wells Village School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wells Village School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Wells Village School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wells Village School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Wells Village School a charter school?
No, Wells Village School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wells Village School a Title I school?
No, Wells Village School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wells Village School?
43.6% of students at Wells 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rutland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (802) 645-0386
- Area population (ZIP 05774)
- 997
- Area median age
- 53.4
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 05774; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.