Bakersfield School

Summary:

Bakersfield School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Bakersfield, Vermont, with a student population of 144 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85, which is ranked 34 out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bakersfield School faces significant challenges compared to the state and nearby schools. The school consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 40% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 48.91%. Bakersfield School ranks 108 out of 113 Vermont elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the bottom 5% of elementary schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.11% to 50% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

One interesting finding is that Bakersfield School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.44%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Cambridge Elementary School and Montgomery Elementary School, which have more diverse student populations. This lack of racial and cultural diversity within the school community may impact the educational experiences and opportunities available to students. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could indicate more individualized attention, the overall academic performance indicates that other factors may be contributing to the challenges faced by Bakersfield School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

82 Academy Drive
Bakersfield, VT 05441-0017

(802) 827-6611

District: Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85

SchoolDigger Rank:
108^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bakersfield School ranks worse than 95.6% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.21. (See more...)

Compare Details Bakersfield School ranks worse than 100% of middle schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.71. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bakersfield School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bakersfield School 108^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Bakersfield School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Bakersfield School 50^th of 50 Vermont public middle schools. (See Bakersfield School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 34^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bakersfield School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bakersfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.21	108^th	113	4.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Bakersfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	19.63	133^rd	147	9.5%
2022	7.86	143^rd	145	1.4%
2023	16.10	122^nd	133	8.3%

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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 Bakersfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.71	50^th	50	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Bakersfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	36.82	61^st	94	35.1%
2022	10.50	89^th	91	2.2%
2023	26.64	65^th	88	26.1%

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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 Bakersfield School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	130	1	1	7	139
2021	129	1	3	7	140
2022	127	1	2	7	137
2023	136	0	4	4	144
2024	137	0	4	6	147

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 Bakersfield School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	139	15.3	9.0	42.4
2021	140	13.3	10.5	50
2022	137	11.8	11.6	40.1
2023	144	10.8	13.3	36.1
2024	147	12.8	11.4	56.5

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 Bakersfield School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	139	15.3	9.0	42.4
2021	140	13.3	10.5	50
2022	137	11.8	11.6	40.1
2023	144	10.8	13.3	36.1
2024	147	12.8	11.4	56.5

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 Bakersfield 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
Bakersfield School	Public	PK, KG-8	82 Academy Drive	Bakersfield	05441	Franklin County	Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 827-6611	147	13	11.4	56.5%	137 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	13.2	108^th of 113 public elementary schools	4.4%					(n/a)	40.0		6.7	16.7			26.7		20.0	16.7			13.3	23.1
Waterville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3414 VT Route 109	Waterville	05492	Lamoille County	Lamoille North Modified Union School District #058A	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 521-5550	78	16	4.8	57.7%	75 (96.2%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				53.3						60.0					$10,944	$858	$10,086
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
Enosburg Falls Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	303 Dickenson Avenue	Enosburg Falls	05450	Franklin County	Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 933-2171	264	22	12.1	67.4%	241 (91.3%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.4%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	36.1	74^th of 113 public elementary schools	34.5%		53.9	55^th of 133 public elementary schools	58.6%	19	37.5						25.0						44.4
Cambridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	186 School Street	Jeffersonville	05464	Lamoille County	Cambridge School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 644-8821	325	33	9.9	50.5%	312 (96.0%)	5 (1.5%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	67.3	33^rd of 113 public elementary schools	70.8%		94	2^nd of 133 public elementary schools	98.5%	31	33.3	77.1	74.3	74.1			23.5	51.4	54.3	70.4			62.9		$11,568	$733	$10,835
Fletcher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	340 School Road	Cambridge	05444	Lamoille County	Fletcher School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 849-6251	122	11	11.5	30.3%	117 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							18.8						57.1		$12,275	$660	$11,615
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
Montgomery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	249 School Drive	Montgomery Center	05471	Franklin County	Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 326-4618	142	14	10.2	48.6%	134 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.2%)	81.6	8^th of 113 public elementary schools	92.9%		90.2	7^th of 133 public elementary schools	94.7%	1		58.8				84.2	71.4	52.9				63.2	92.3	84.2
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	57 College Hill	Johnson	05656	Lamoille County	Lamoille North Modified Union School District #058A	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 888-6727	204	26	7.8	67.2%	187 (91.7%)	3 (1.5%)	9 (4.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	35.1	78^th of 113 public elementary schools	31.0%		35.2	89^th of 133 public elementary schools	33.1%	11	36.0			53.3			16.0			48.4			40.0		$11,989	$940	$11,049
Eden Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	140 Knowles Flat Road	Eden	05652	Lamoille County	Lamoille North Modified Union School District #058A	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 521-5500	127	16	7.9	66.9%	124 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	28.6	93^rd of 113 public elementary schools	17.7%					(n/a)		13.3	31.6					20.0	47.4				36.8		$13,330	$1,045	$12,285

Frequently Asked Questions about Bakersfield School

What is the racial makeup of Bakersfield School?

Students at Bakersfield School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Bakersfield School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 147 students attended Bakersfield School.

What district is Bakersfield School in?

Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85

Is Bakersfield School a good school?

Bakersfield School ranks in the bottom 4.4% of Vermont elementary schools.

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