Orange Center School

Summary:

Orange Center School is a small public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the rural community of East Barre, Vermont. With just 77 students, the school has a predominantly White student population and a high percentage of students from low-income families receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite its small size and relatively low student-teacher ratio, Orange Center School has consistently underperformed academically compared to other Vermont middle schools. The school ranks 42nd out of 50 middle schools in the state, with only 20% of 5th and 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, far below the state averages. When compared to nearby schools like Main Street Middle School and First Branch Middle School, Orange Center School lags significantly in academic performance, particularly in core subjects like English and Math.

While the school's higher spending per student compared to nearby schools suggests that funding may not be the primary driver of its challenges, the high percentage of low-income students and the school's small size may be contributing factors to its lower academic performance. The lack of racial diversity in the student population may also limit the educational experiences and perspectives available to students. Overall, the analysis of Orange Center School reveals significant areas of concern that warrant further investigation to identify opportunities for improvement and better support student success.

Detail:

Public 5-8

357 U.S. Route 302
East Barre, VT 05649-7802

(802) 476-3278

District: Echo Valley Community Union School District #67

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 50 Vermont Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,874

Students who attend Orange Center School usually attend:

High:

U-32 Middle & High School

Feeder schools for Orange Center School:

Elementary:

Washington Village School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 77

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.7%

American Indian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orange Center School ranks worse than 84% of middle schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.7%), American Indian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orange Center School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Orange Center School employs 5.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orange Center School is $11,874.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Orange Center School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Center School 42^nd of 50 Vermont public middle schools. (See Orange Center School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Echo Valley Community Union School District #67:

SchoolDigger ranks Echo Valley Community Union School District #67 28^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orange Center School

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Rank History for all students at Orange Center School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	13.65	81^st	89	9.0%
2021	21.86	72^nd	85	15.3%
2022	22.67	57^th	68	16.2%
2023	19.31	42^nd	50	16.0%

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Rank History for White students at Orange Center School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	14.18	79^th	87	9.2%
2021	25.87	77^th	94	18.1%
2022	24.42	74^th	91	18.7%
2023	17.26	75^th	88	14.8%

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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 Orange Center School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	75	1	1	1	1	79
2020	70	0	2	1	0	73
2021	72	0	1	0	2	75
2022	83	0	1	0	1	85
2023	77	0	0	0	0	77
2024	76	0	0	1	0	77

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 Orange Center School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	79	6.9	11.4	49.4
2020	73	6.9	10.5	47.9
2021	75	5.7	13.1	46.7
2022	85	5.9	14.4	37.6
2023	77	5.5	14.0	35.1
2024	77	5.3	14.5	62.3

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 Orange Center School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	79	6.9	11.4	49.4
2020	73	6.9	10.5	47.9
2021	75	5.7	13.1	46.7
2022	85	5.9	14.4	37.6
2023	77	5.5	14.0	35.1
2024	77	5.3	14.5	62.3

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 Orange Center School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$11,874 (100.0%)	$11,874

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orange Center School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 81^st of 89 Middle schools	Ranks 42^nd of 50 Middle schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange Center School)	47	16.7	30.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	55.5	46.4	9.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange Center School)	17.6	25	7.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	52.7	43.8	8.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange Center School)	33.3	16.7	16.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	56.2	45.9	10.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange Center School)	38.8	42.1	3.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	52.9	43	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange Center School)	27.7	15	12.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	40	28.6	11.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	79	77	2.5%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	75	77	2.7%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.4%	35.1%	14.3%

Schools Near Orange Center 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 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orange Center School	Public	5-8	357 U.S. Route 302	East Barre	05649	Washington County	Echo Valley Community Union School District #67	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 476-3278	77	5	14.5	62.3%	76 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.3	42^nd of 50 public middle schools	16.0%		22.7	57^th of 68 public middle schools	16.2%	15	20.0	20.8	29.4	29.4	15.0	37.5	52.9	11.8	36.8	29.4	$11,874	$00	$11,874
Main Street Middle School	Public	5-8	170 Main Street	Montpelier	05602	Washington County	Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 223-3404	335	35	9.6	30.1%	291 (86.9%)	4 (1.2%)	13 (3.9%)	18 (5.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	84.4	6^th of 50 public middle schools	88.0%		85.6	3^rd of 68 public middle schools	95.6%	3	63.6	70.6	75.6	80.3	34.6	64.7	66.3	51.8	64.9	56.1	$10,761	$337	$10,424
First Branch Middle School	Public	5-8	6 School Street	Chelsea	05038	Orange County	First Branch Unified School District #82	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 685-4551	92	14	6.7	50.0%	90 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	63.4	13^th of 50 public middle schools	74.0%		47.4	33^rd of 68 public middle schools	51.5%	20	40.0	73.9	43.5	57.9	48.0	95.7	34.8	52.6			$17,260	$00	$17,260

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange Center School

What high school do graduates of Orange Center School attend?

Students who attend Orange Center School usually go on to attend U-32 Middle & High School

How many students attend Orange Center School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 77 students attended Orange Center School.

What district is Orange Center School in?

Echo Valley Community Union School District #67

Is Orange Center School a good school?

Orange Center School ranks in the bottom 16.0% of Vermont middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Orange Center School?

Students at Orange Center School are 99% White, 1% American Indian.

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