Below Average
#247 of 280 schools in VT
Williamstown Elementary School
Elementary School · Paine Mountain Union School District #68 · Williamstown, VT
A Paine Mountain Union School District #68 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Brush Hill Road, Williamstown, VT 05679
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williamstown Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 32% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Williamstown Elementary 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 7Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,180
Median home value
$233,200
Median rent
$1,685/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05679; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Websterville Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Barre Town Elementary & Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 852 | Compare → |
| Barre City Elementary/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Northfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 283 | 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.
Paine Mountain Union School District #68
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,971NCES 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.
Williamstown Elementary School is listed in Paine Mountain Union School District #68; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williamstown Elementary School
Williamstown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Williamstown, VT, part of Paine Mountain Union School District #68, serving approximately 232 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williamstown Elementary School
What grades does Williamstown Elementary School serve?
Williamstown Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Williamstown Elementary School?
Williamstown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williamstown Elementary School rank in VT?
Williamstown Elementary School ranks #247 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Williamstown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Williamstown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Williamstown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamstown Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Williamstown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Williamstown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williamstown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Williamstown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williamstown Elementary School?
69.4% of students at Williamstown Elementary 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
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (802) 433-6653
- Area population (ZIP 05679)
- 3,136
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 05679; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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