Very Good
#96 of 280 schools in VT
Top 34% in state
Westminster Schools
Elementary School · Westminster School District · Westminster, VT
An elementary school in Westminster, VT where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 School Street, Westminster, VT 05158
- Math 47% proficient (2016)
- Reading 57% proficient (2016)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westminster Schools score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2013, to 52% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Westminster Schools 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$97,778
Median home value
$223,800
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
93.1%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05158; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurn Hattin HomesPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Walpole Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–1 | 2.0 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–4 | 4.3 mi | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westminster School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Westminster Schools is listed in Westminster School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westminster Schools
Westminster Schools is a public elementary school in Westminster, VT, part of Westminster School District, serving approximately 179 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westminster Schools
What grades does Westminster Schools serve?
Westminster Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Westminster Schools?
Westminster Schools has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westminster Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Westminster Schools is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westminster Schools rank in VT?
Westminster Schools ranks #96 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Westminster Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Westminster Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Westminster Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westminster Schools has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Westminster Schools a charter school?
No, Westminster Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westminster Schools a Title I school?
No, Westminster Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westminster Schools?
55.9% of students at Westminster Schools 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
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Windham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (802) 722-3241
- Area population (ZIP 05158)
- 1,214
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 05158; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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