Is Manchester Elementary/Middle School a good school?

Manchester Elementary/Middle School ranks 44 th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Manchester Elementary/Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 413 students attended Manchester Elementary/Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Manchester Elementary/Middle School?

Students at Manchester Elementary/Middle School are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Summary:

Manchester Elementary/Middle School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Manchester Center, Vermont, with a student population of 392 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Taconic and Green Regional School District, which is ranked 11th out of 51 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools, Manchester Elementary/Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with 82.14% White, 3.06% African American, 9.18% Hispanic, and 4.85% students of two or more races. Academically, the school's performance is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects outperforming the state average, such as 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, while lagging behind in others, like 7th grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Mathematics. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 41.33% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the nearby Flood Brook School (26.62%) and Dorset Elementary School (26.79%).

Manchester Elementary/Middle School's ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 44th out of 113 Vermont elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 107th out of 138 schools in 2018-2019, suggesting inconsistent performance. The school performs relatively well for female and male students, but lags behind for White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Compared to nearby schools in the same district, Manchester Elementary/Middle School generally performs on par or slightly below, with Flood Brook School and Dorset Elementary School consistently outperforming it on standardized test scores. However, Manchester Elementary/Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.5, compared to 11.8 at Flood Brook School and 9.0 at Dorset Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255-1526

(802) 362-1597

District: Taconic and Green Regional School District #63

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,126

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 413

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.1%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manchester Elementary/Middle School ranks better than 61.1% of elementary schools in Vermont. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Taconic and Green Regional School District #63. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.11. (See more...)

Compare Details Manchester Elementary/Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Manchester Elementary/Middle School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Taconic and Green Regional School District #63. Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary/Middle School is 11. 2 elementary schools in the Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Manchester Elementary/Middle School employs 37.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manchester Elementary/Middle School is $12,126. 2 elementary schools in the Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Manchester Elementary/Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester Elementary/Middle School 44^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Manchester Elementary/Middle School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Taconic and Green Regional School District #63:

SchoolDigger ranks Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 11^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manchester Elementary/Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	49.83	70^th	142	50.7%
2019	29.70	107^th	138	22.5%
2021	32.35	107^th	148	27.7%
2022	37.76	80^th	133	39.8%
2023	56.11	44^th	113	61.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	48.29	22^nd	42	47.6%
2021	35.02	31^st	44	29.5%
2022	30.58	29^th	38	23.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	28.93	55^th	66	16.7%
2021	36.22	44^th	66	33.3%
2022	30.07	45^th	61	26.2%
2023	53.57	20^th	44	54.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	33.86	50^th	65	23.1%
2021	32.53	44^th	67	34.3%
2022	42.60	34^th	62	45.2%
2023	53.49	21^st	46	54.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	26.83	120^th	146	17.8%
2021	31.25	109^th	147	25.9%
2022	35.08	95^th	145	34.5%
2023	44.18	72^nd	133	45.9%

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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 Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	56.95	31^st	80	61.3%
2019	60.93	26^th	89	70.8%
2021	53.71	38^th	85	55.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.96	10^th	35	71.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	55.62	18^th	46	60.9%
2021	54.17	24^th	55	56.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	58.89	17^th	46	63.0%
2021	52.07	26^th	54	51.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	60.86	27^th	87	69.0%
2021	51.39	42^nd	94	55.3%
2022	53.15	37^th	91	59.3%
2023	32.07	62^nd	88	29.5%

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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.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Manchester Elementary/Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	360	12	8	21	0	19	420
2020	361	12	9	18	0	19	419
2021	327	12	7	22	0	17	385
2022	341	11	7	37	0	17	413
2023	322	12	3	36	0	19	392
2024	335	15	4	39	2	18	413

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 Manchester Elementary/Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	420	34.7	12.1	41.2
2020	419	29.6	14.1	40.6
2021	385	29.0	13.2	43.1
2022	413	27.1	15.2	43.8
2023	392	41.2	9.5	41.3
2024	413	37.3	11.0	53.5

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 Manchester Elementary/Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	420	34.7	12.1	41.2
2020	419	29.6	14.1	40.6
2021	385	29.0	13.2	43.1
2022	413	27.1	15.2	43.8
2023	392	41.2	9.5	41.3
2024	413	37.3	11.0	53.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$372 (3.1%)	$11,754 (96.9%)	$12,126

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manchester Elementary/Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 107^th of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 44^th of 113 Elementary schools	38.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manchester Elementary/Middle School)	32.3	58.8	26.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	52.5	43.5	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Elementary/Middle School)	37.9	31.8	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	46.5	38.3	8.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Elementary/Middle School)	45.9	22.2	23.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	55.5	46.4	9.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Elementary/Middle School)	37.8	17.1	20.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	41.7	32.8	8.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	420	392	6.7%
African American	12	12
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	3	62.5%
Hispanic	21	36	71.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	360	322	10.6%
Two or More Races	19	19
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.2%	41.3%	0.1%

Schools Near Manchester Elementary/Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)						VTCAP Mathematics (2023)						VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manchester Elementary/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	80 Memorial Avenue	Manchester Center	05255	Bennington County	Taconic and Green Regional School District #63	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 362-1597	413	37	11.0	53.5%	335 (81.1%)	15 (3.6%)	39 (9.4%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	56.1	44^th of 113 public elementary schools	61.1%		37.8	80^th of 133 public elementary schools	39.8%	36	55.3	54.3			38.2		37.5	37.1						$12,126	$372	$11,754
Dorset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	130 School Drive	Dorset	05251	Bennington County	Taconic and Green Regional School District #63	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 362-2606	184	16	11.5	29.9%	176 (95.7%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	68.6	31^st of 113 public elementary schools	72.6%					(n/a)	52.6	73.3	52.9	66.7			31.6	40.0	52.9	66.7				$13,172	$404	$12,768
Sunderland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	98 Bear Ridge Road	Arlington	05250	Bennington County	Taconic and Green Regional School District #63	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 375-6100	61	7	9.2	34.4%	57 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.9%)	58.5	42^nd of 113 public elementary schools	62.8%					(n/a)			53.9						38.5				53.9	$12,947	$397	$12,550
Fisher School	Public	PK, KG-5	504 East Arlington Road	Arlington	05250	Bennington County	Arlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 375-6409	209	16	13.0	57.4%	188 (90.0%)	5 (2.4%)	12 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	36.2	73^rd of 113 public elementary schools	35.4%		38.9	77^th of 133 public elementary schools	42.1%	4	34.3	50.0	60.0				5.7	30.0	33.3				50.0	$16,226	$00	$16,226
Flood Brook School	Public	PK, KG-8	91 VT Route 11	Londonderry	05148	Windham County	Taconic and Green Regional School District #63	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 824-6811	309	26	12.0	37.5%	292 (94.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	83.2	4^th of 113 public elementary schools	96.5%		73.9	31^st of 133 public elementary schools	76.7%	27	63.4	61.3	66.7	71.4	65.2	54.8	63.4	45.2	60.0	74.3	30.4	35.5
Currier Memorial Union School	Public	PK, KG-5	234 North Main Street	Danby	05739	Rutland County	Taconic and Green Regional School District #63	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 293-5191	65	10	6.5	67.7%	60 (92.3%)	2 (3.1%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)								(n/a)
Jamaica Village School	Public	PK, KG-5	347 Depot Street	Jamaica	05343	Windham County	West River Valley Union Education District #72A	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 874-4822	17	2	8.5	58.8%	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Wardsboro Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	70 School Road	Wardsboro	05355	Windham County	River Valleys Unified School District #73	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 896-6210	46	4	11.5	39.1%	44 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Windham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5940 Windham Hill Road	Windham	05359	Windham County	Windham School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 874-4159	16	1	15.8	43.8%	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$16,040	$00	$16,040
Mettawee Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	5788 VT Route 153	West Pawlet	05775	Rutland County	Mettawee School District #84	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 645-9009	130	15	8.9	58.5%	112 (86.2%)	1 (0.8%)	10 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)	74.2	21^st of 113 public elementary schools	81.4%		32.2	97^th of 133 public elementary schools	27.1%	76			59.1						45.5				63.6

Manchester Elementary/Middle School

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