Skip to main content

Average

#152 of 280 schools in VT

Windsor School

School · Mount Ascutney School District #86 · Windsor, VT

A Mount Ascutney School District #86 school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

127 State Street, Windsor, VT 05089

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data3
Annual Change-1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate77%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$15,830
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at Windsor School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 26% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.2%

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 rate

The neighborhood

Where Windsor 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average648/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windsor), 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

$53,872

Median home value

$225,100

Median rent

$997/mo

College educated

31.1%

Homeownership

68.4%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Estabrook Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–94.4 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Mount Ascutney School District #86

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,830NCES 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.

Windsor School is listed in Mount Ascutney School District #86; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Windsor School

Windsor School is a public school in Windsor, VT, part of Mount Ascutney School District #86, serving approximately 584 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Windsor School

What grades does Windsor School serve?

Windsor School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Windsor School?

Windsor School has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor School?

The student-teacher ratio at Windsor School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Windsor School rank in VT?

Windsor School ranks #152 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Windsor School's MySchoolScout rating?

Windsor School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Windsor School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Windsor School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Windsor School a charter school?

No, Windsor School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Windsor School a Title I school?

No, Windsor School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Windsor School?

46.2% of students at Windsor 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
584
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Windsor County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 05089)
4,498
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
48.5
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 05089; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.