Summary:
The Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 in Vermont is home to three elementary schools: Neshobe School, Lothrop School, and Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting. Among these schools, Lothrop School stands out as the top performer, ranking 51st out of 113 Vermont elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lothrop School's academic achievement is particularly impressive, with the highest percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels compared to the other two schools in the district. In the 2022-2023 school year, 63.16% of Lothrop's 6th-grade students met or exceeded standards in ELA, significantly higher than the state average of 55.65%. In math, 50% of Lothrop's 5th-graders achieved proficiency, outpacing the state average of 38.11%.
While the schools in the district have a relatively homogeneous student population, with the majority of students identifying as White, Otter Creek Academy stands out with the highest percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 42.71%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, Lothrop School's low student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1 may contribute to its stronger academic performance compared to the other schools in the district.
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