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#145 of 280 schools in VT
West Rutland School
School · Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 · West Rutland, VT
A Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
713 Main Street, West Rutland, VT 05777
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Rutland School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 32% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Rutland 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low48/100K
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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
$60,821
Median home value
$193,400
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05777; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Academy of Vermont Achievement CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.7 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Rutland Area Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–11 | 4.0 mi | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,024NCES 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.
West Rutland School is listed in Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Rutland School
West Rutland School is a public school in West Rutland, VT, part of Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70, serving approximately 340 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Rutland School
What grades does West Rutland School serve?
West Rutland School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend West Rutland School?
West Rutland School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Rutland School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Rutland School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Rutland School rank in VT?
West Rutland School ranks #145 of 280 schools in VT.
What is West Rutland School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Rutland School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 West Rutland School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Rutland School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is West Rutland School a charter school?
No, West Rutland School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Rutland School a Title I school?
No, West Rutland School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Rutland School?
44.1% of students at West Rutland 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rutland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (802) 438-2288
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 05777)
- 3,237
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 05777; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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