Swanton School

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Swanton School ranks 83 rd of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Swanton School is an elementary school located in Swanton, Vermont, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 664 students. It is part of the Missisquoi Valley School District #89, which is ranked 29 out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Swanton School has a relatively diverse student population, with 10.84% of students identifying as two or more races. However, the school's student performance on standardized tests is generally lower than the state averages, with only 34.88% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 48.91%. Additionally, Swanton School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.46%) compared to nearby schools like Highgate Elementary School and Franklin Central School, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 12.5, compared to the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Swanton School has some unique strengths. The school's performance on standardized tests varies significantly among different student subgroups, with female students ranking 21 out of 44 Vermont elementary schools and Native American students ranking 1 out of 1. This suggests that the school may be able to leverage its diverse student population and focus on supporting specific subgroups to improve overall student outcomes. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 53 out of 148 Vermont elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 83 out of 113 in 2022-2023, indicating that the school may need to address its areas of concern to keep up with the performance of other elementary schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

24 Fourth Street
Swanton, VT 05488

(802) 868-5346

District: Missisquoi Valley School District #89

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 677

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Two or more races:

12.9%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Swanton School ranks worse than 73.5% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.82. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Swanton School:

SchoolDigger ranks Swanton School 83^rd of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Swanton School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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Native American students:

White students:

Missisquoi Valley School District #89:

SchoolDigger ranks Missisquoi Valley School District #89 29^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Swanton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	62.91	53^rd	148	64.2%
2022	55.14	53^rd	133	60.2%
2023	32.82	83^rd	113	26.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Swanton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	73.50	5^th	44	88.6%
2022	66.36	7^th	38	81.6%
2023	61.54	6^th	21	71.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Swanton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	64.94	21^st	66	68.2%
2022	58.17	24^th	61	60.7%
2023	53.55	21^st	44	52.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Swanton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	53.43	31^st	67	53.7%
2022	49.11	31^st	62	50.0%
2023	34.21	31^st	46	32.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Swanton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.17	1^st	1	0.0%
2023	37.80	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Swanton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	59.75	56^th	147	61.9%
2022	54.13	59^th	145	59.3%
2023	46.54	66^th	133	50.4%

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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.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Swanton School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	556	5	3	11	6	80	661
2021	522	4	2	9	5	68	610
2022	525	5	5	11	5	83	634
2023	562	5	2	17	6	72	664
2024	552	8	4	20	6	87	677

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 Swanton School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	661	51.6	12.8	42.4
2021	610	48.6	12.5	43.3
2022	634	49.6	12.7	41
2023	664	53.0	12.5	39.5
2024	677	51.5	13.1	55.5

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 Swanton School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	661	51.6	12.8	42.4
2021	610	48.6	12.5	43.3
2022	634	49.6	12.7	41
2023	664	53.0	12.5	39.5
2024	677	51.5	13.1	55.5

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.

Schools Near Swanton 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	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Swanton School	Public	PK, KG-6	24 Fourth Street	Swanton	05488	Franklin County	Missisquoi Valley School District #89	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 868-5346	677	52	13.1	55.5%	552 (81.5%)	8 (1.2%)	20 (3.0%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (12.9%)	32.8	83^rd of 113 public elementary schools	26.5%		55.1	53^rd of 133 public elementary schools	60.2%	30	34.9						22.1						45.0
Highgate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	219 Gore Road	Highgate Center	05459	Franklin County	Missisquoi Valley School District #89	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 868-4170	274	25	11.0	55.1%	186 (67.9%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (26.3%)	54.3	47^th of 113 public elementary schools	58.4%		52.2	59^th of 133 public elementary schools	55.6%	12	69.0	24.1	54.6	57.5			58.6	7.1	45.5	46.8			57.6
St. Albans City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	29 Bellows Street	Saint Albans	05478	Franklin County	Maple Run Unified Union School District #57	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 527-0565	684	65	10.5	66.1%	579 (84.6%)	15 (2.2%)	23 (3.4%)	11 (1.6%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (7.3%)								(n/a)													25.4	46.2	$13,390	$787	$12,603
Sheldon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	78 Poor Farm Road	Sheldon	05483	Franklin County	Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 933-4909	353	27	13.0	52.4%	320 (90.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	22.8	96^th of 113 public elementary schools	15.0%		35.9	85^th of 133 public elementary schools	36.1%	11	19.4				45.2		29.0				50.0		32.1	20.7
St. Albans Town Educational Center	Public	PK, KG-8	169 South Main Street	Saint Albans	05478	Franklin County	Maple Run Unified Union School District #57	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 527-7191	764	54	14.2	44.9%	700 (91.6%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.2%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (4.6%)	50.4	52^nd of 113 public elementary schools	54.0%		44.1	70^th of 133 public elementary schools	47.4%	18				61.5						61.5			27.6	33.8	$11,303	$664	$10,639
North Hero School	Public	PK, KG-6	6441 U.S. Route 2	North Hero	05474	Grand Isle County	Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 372-8866	62	8	7.5	30.6%	54 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.5%)								(n/a)
Alburgh Community Education Center	Public	PK, KG-8	45 Champlain Street	Alburgh	05440	Grand Isle County	Alburgh School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 796-3573	183	14	13.0	66.7%	150 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (14.2%)	31.4	87^th of 113 public elementary schools	23.0%		36.9	82^nd of 133 public elementary schools	38.3%	5	26.3	57.9				59.1	15.8	36.8				42.9
Franklin Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	15 School Street	Franklin	05457	Franklin County	Missisquoi Valley School District #89	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 285-2100	145	12	12.2	51.7%	135 (93.1%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)								(n/a)													42.9
Fairfield Center School	Public	PK, KG-8	57 Park Street	Fairfield	05455	Franklin County	Maple Run Unified Union School District #57	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 827-6639	251	21	12.0	35.9%	236 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)													24.0	33.3	$10,712	$629	$10,083
Georgia Elementary & Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	4416 Ethan Allen Highway	Saint Albans	05478	Franklin County	Georgia School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 524-6358	603	61	9.9	31.3%	580 (96.2%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	41.2	64^th of 113 public elementary schools	43.4%		52.6	58^th of 133 public elementary schools	56.4%	6		45.9	57.8				39.3	21.3					42.2	37.3	$10,190	$00	$10,190

Frequently Asked Questions about Swanton School

Is Swanton School a good school?

Swanton School ranks 83^rd of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Swanton School in?

Missisquoi Valley School District #89

What is the racial makeup of Swanton School?

Students at Swanton School are 82% White, 13% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

How many students attend Swanton School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 677 students attended Swanton School.

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