Summary:
The city of Chester, Vermont is home to two schools: Green Mountain Union High School and Chester Andover Elementary School, both part of the Green Mountain Unified School District #77. While Green Mountain Union High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Vermont, Chester Andover Elementary School lags behind in several key metrics.
Green Mountain Union High School stands out as the stronger performer, with a statewide ranking of 10 out of 37 high schools and a 4-star rating on the School Digger platform. The school's English Language Arts and Mathematics test scores meet or exceed the state averages, and it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.2. In contrast, Chester Andover Elementary School ranks 76 out of 113 elementary schools in Vermont and has a 2-star rating, with proficiency rates below the state averages in core subjects.
Both schools serve a predominantly white student population, but Chester Andover Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students. Additionally, both schools have a significant proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage in the community. While funding may not be the primary driver of Green Mountain Union High School's strong performance, the lower academic outcomes at Chester Andover Elementary School suggest that addressing socioeconomic factors and improving teaching and curriculum could be crucial for enhancing the overall quality of education in the Chester, Vermont area.
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