Very Good
#71 of 280 schools in VT
Top 25% in state
White River School
Elementary School · Hartford School District · White River Junction, VT
A Hartford School District elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
102 Pine Street, White River Junction, VT 05001
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at White River School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2016, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where White River 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low9/100K
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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
$74,369
Median home value
$270,200
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05001; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Lebanon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Potter S House SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 1.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Dothan Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Hanover Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 3.4 mi | 306 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,129NCES 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.
White River School is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White River School
White River School is a public elementary school in White River Junction, VT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 206 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about White River School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White River School
What grades does White River School serve?
White River School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend White River School?
White River School has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River School?
The student-teacher ratio at White River School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White River School rank in VT?
White River School ranks #71 of 280 schools in VT.
What is White River School's MySchoolScout rating?
White River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 White River School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White River School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is White River School a charter school?
No, White River School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White River School a Title I school?
No, White River School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White River School?
50.5% of students at White River 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 206
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Windsor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (802) 295-8650
- Area population (ZIP 05001)
- 9,747
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 05001; 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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