Summary:
The First Branch Unified School District #82 in Vermont operates two schools: First Branch Elementary School and First Branch Middle School. While the middle school is a standout performer, ranking 13th out of 50 Vermont middle schools, the elementary school is underperforming, ranking 101st out of 113 Vermont elementary schools.
First Branch Middle School has higher test scores than the state averages, particularly in 6th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.4, compared to 11.1 at the elementary school. In contrast, First Branch Elementary School's test scores are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels, indicating room for improvement.
The data suggests that the First Branch Unified School District #82 faces challenges, with a significant performance gap between the elementary and middle schools. While the middle school is a top performer, the elementary school is struggling, which may be reflective of broader socioeconomic factors in the community. The district's higher spending per student at the middle school level may be an effort to address these challenges, but more work is needed to ensure that all students in the district receive a high-quality education.
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