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West Rutland School

Summary:

West Rutland School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in West Rutland, Vermont, with a total enrollment of 325 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70.

Academically, West Rutland School has generally lower standardized test scores compared to the statewide averages in Vermont. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were below the state averages across all grade levels tested. For example, in 4th grade ELA, the school had a 45.83% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 56.41%, and in 8th grade ELA, the school's proficiency rate was 22.22% compared to the state average of 55.74%. The school's performance in Science was also below the state averages, with 11th grade students scoring 37.5% proficient or better compared to the state's 45.24%.

While the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for low-income status, at 31.08% in the 2022-2023 school year, it also has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.3, which could be a potential strength. Additionally, the school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $12,797, which is higher than the state average. These factors suggest that the school may be investing resources in its educational programs and facilities, despite the academic performance challenges.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 713 Main Street
       West Rutland, VT  05777-9520

(802) 438-2288

District: Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 113 Vermont Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,797 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Two or more races:
5.0%
Hispanic:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Compare Details West Rutland School ranks worse than 54% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Rutland School ranks worse than 90% of middle schools in Vermont. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Rutland School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), two or more races (5%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Rutland School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Rutland School is $12,797.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Rutland School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Rutland School 61st of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See West Rutland School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks West Rutland School 45th of 50 Vermont public middle schools. (See West Rutland School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Rutland School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at West Rutland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.39 115th 142 19.0%
2019 33.63 100th 138 27.5%
2021 33.86 102nd 148 31.1%
2022 29.42 104th 133 21.8%
2023 43.54 61st 113 46.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Rutland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.79 13th 42 69.0%
2021 51.08 20th 44 54.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at West Rutland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.67 39th 66 40.9%
2021 23.06 55th 66 16.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at West Rutland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.83 55th 65 15.4%
2021 22.32 56th 67 16.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at West Rutland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.29 107th 146 26.7%
2021 32.93 103rd 147 29.9%
2022 29.63 108th 145 25.5%
2023 32.16 99th 133 25.6%
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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Rutland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.90 61st 80 23.8%
2019 34.02 64th 89 28.1%
2021 33.03 59th 85 30.6%
2022 11.80 65th 68 4.4%
2023 18.26 45th 50 10.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Rutland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.06 19th 35 45.7%
2023 40.20 9th 19 52.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at West Rutland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.49 59th 87 32.2%
2021 32.69 67th 94 28.7%
2022 15.97 85th 91 6.6%
2023 12.94 81st 88 8.0%
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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at West Rutland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.48 42nd 46 8.7%
2019 22.69 41st 49 16.3%
2021 33.89 30th 46 34.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at West Rutland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.14 5th 35 85.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at West Rutland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.16 41st 48 14.6%
2021 32.30 34th 49 30.6%
2022 71.11 10th 46 78.3%
2023 29.10 38th 49 22.4%
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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for West Rutland School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 331 3 1 0 0 0 10 0 345
2020 317 2 0 3 0 0 11 0 333
2021 298 0 0 2 0 0 10 0 310
2022 310 1 0 3 0 0 10 0 324
2023 304 2 0 8 0 0 11 0 325
2024 308 3 0 12 0 0 17 0 340

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Rutland School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 345 37.9 9.0 46.7
2020 333 31.9 10.4 49.8
2021 310 36.4 8.5 33.9
2022 324 30.5 10.6 51.5
2023 325 31.5 10.3 31.1
2024 340 31.6 10.7 44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Rutland School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 345 37.9 9.0 46.7
2020 333 31.9 10.4 49.8
2021 310 36.4 8.5 33.9
2022 324 30.5 10.6 51.5
2023 325 31.5 10.3 31.1
2024 340 31.6 10.7 44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Rutland School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $175 (1.4%) $12,622 (98.6%) $12,797

Data source: Vermont Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Rutland School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 100th of 138 Elementary schoolsRanks 61st of 113 Elementary schools
 18.5%
Ranks 64th of 89 Middle schoolsRanks 45th of 50 Middle schools
 18.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Rutland School)29.629.2
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)49.541.2
 8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Rutland School)59.260.9
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)52.543.5
 9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Rutland School)32.115.4
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)50.644
 6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Rutland School)35.738.5
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)46.538.3
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (West Rutland School)24.115
 9.1%
   5th Grade Science (Vermont)37.235.1
 2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Rutland School)51.725
 26.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)52.743.8
 8.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Rutland School)51.78.3
 43.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)38.530.2
 8.3%
8th Grade Science (West Rutland School)26.312.5
 13.8%
   8th Grade Science (Vermont)3930.9
 8.1%
11th Grade Science (West Rutland School)14.235.7
 21.5%
   11th Grade Science (Vermont)41.440.2
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students345325
 5.8%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic08
Pacific Islander00
White331304
 8.2%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.7%31.1%
 15.6%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 340 students attended West Rutland School.

West Rutland School ranks 61st of 113 Vermont alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at West Rutland School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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