Waterford Elementary School vs. St. Johnsbury School
Should you attend Waterford Elementary School or St. Johnsbury School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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St. Johnsbury School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Waterford Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,030 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, St. Johnsbury School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Total Students
140 students
1,030 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
62 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 280 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#197 out of 280 schools in VT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
22
82
Kindergarten Students
6
60
Grade 1 Students
12
60
Grade 2 Students
10
69
Grade 3 Students
15
67
Grade 4 Students
12
66
Grade 5 Students
14
59
Grade 6 Students
16
52
Grade 7 Students
13
76
Grade 8 Students
20
85
Grade 9 Students
-
88
Grade 10 Students
-
94
Grade 11 Students
-
82
Grade 12 Students
-
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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2%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
94%
89%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
11%