Summary:
The city of Townshend, Vermont is home to two schools: Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School and Townshend Village School. These schools serve students from elementary through high school grades and are part of the West River Valley Union Education District #72B and West River Valley Union Education District #72A.
Townshend Village School stands out for its exceptional 5th-grade science performance, with 73.33% of students achieving proficiency, far exceeding the statewide average of 44.45%. In contrast, both schools struggle with lower-than-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Vermont as a whole. Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School, however, boasts a relatively diverse student body for a rural Vermont school, with representation from African American, Hispanic, Native American, and multiracial students.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as Townshend Village School has a higher rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (25.56%) compared to Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School (16.34%). This suggests that the elementary school may need to provide additional support services to address the needs of its student population. Overall, these schools in Townshend, Vermont present a mix of strengths and challenges, with opportunities for improvement in core academic areas and a focus on supporting students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic circumstances.
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