Excellent
#28 of 280 schools in VT
Top 10% in state
Williston Schools
Elementary School · Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 · Williston, VT
A Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
195 Central School Drive, Williston, VT 05495
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williston Schools score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 56% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
20.6%
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 Williston 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,677/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,768
Median home value
$431,600
Median rent
$1,752/mo
College educated
55.7%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05495; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| The Bellwether SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Summit Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–3 | 4.1 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Founders Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 3–5 | 4.2 mi | 351 | 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.
Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,475NCES 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.
Williston Schools is listed in Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williston Schools
Williston Schools is a public elementary school in Williston, VT, part of Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56, serving approximately 937 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williston Schools
What grades does Williston Schools serve?
Williston Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Williston Schools?
Williston Schools has an enrollment of approximately 937 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williston Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Williston Schools is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williston Schools rank in VT?
Williston Schools ranks #28 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Williston Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Williston Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Williston Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williston Schools has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Williston Schools a charter school?
No, Williston Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williston Schools a Title I school?
No, Williston Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williston Schools?
20.6% of students at Williston 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 937
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (802) 878-2762
- Area population (ZIP 05495)
- 10,984
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 05495; 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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