Is Twinfield Union School a good school?

Twinfield Union School ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Vermont alternative schools.

How many students attend Twinfield Union School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Twinfield Union School.

What is the racial makeup of Twinfield Union School?

Students at Twinfield Union School are 85% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Twinfield Union School

Summary:

Twinfield Union School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Plainfield, Vermont, with a total enrollment of 319 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly White student population, with smaller percentages of African American, Hispanic, Asian, and students of two or more races.

While Twinfield Union School's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages across most grade levels, the school outperformed the state in 8th grade Science. The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.66% to 40.33% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby Blue Mountain Union School (44.53%) and Danville School (23.43%), but lower than Cabot School (42.07%). Twinfield Union School's per-student spending of $15,377 in the 2018-2019 school year is higher than Blue Mountain Union School ($13,058) and Danville School ($11,959), but lower than Cabot School ($15,053).

Twinfield Union School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.1 to 8.7 over the past three school years, which is lower than Blue Mountain Union School (11.4) and similar to Cabot School (8.2). The school's more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-White students compared to the nearby schools, may contribute to its lower academic performance, but the school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio suggest that it is allocating more resources towards supporting its students' learning and development.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

106 Nasmith Brook Road
Plainfield, VT 05667-9732

(802) 426-3213

District: Twinfield Union School District #33

SchoolDigger Rank:
105^th of 113 Vermont Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,377

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 319

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Twinfield Union School ranks worse than 92.9% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.86. (See more...)

Compare Details Twinfield Union School ranks worse than 80% of middle schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.92. (See more...)

Compare Details Twinfield Union School ranks better than 62.5% of high schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), two or more races (9.1%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twinfield Union School is 8.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twinfield Union School is $15,377.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Twinfield Union School:

SchoolDigger ranks Twinfield Union School 105^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Twinfield Union School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Twinfield Union School 40^th of 50 Vermont public middle schools. (See Twinfield Union School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Twinfield Union School 6^th of 16 Vermont public high schools. (See Twinfield Union School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Twinfield Union School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Twinfield Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2006	41.95	115^th	184	37.5%
2007	27.97	154^th	189	18.5%
2008	45.31	107^th	193	44.6%
2009	41.49	118^th	189	37.6%
2010	29.06	161^st	189	14.8%
2011	35.45	133^rd	189	29.6%
2012	33.31	140^th	187	25.1%
2013	29.95	142^nd	187	24.1%
2014	39.77	113^th	167	32.3%
2015	21.41	162^nd	176	8.0%
2016	50.80	80^th	169	52.7%
2017	38.35	110^th	169	34.9%
2018	27.70	118^th	142	16.9%
2019	15.21	130^th	138	5.8%
2021	37.60	96^th	148	35.1%
2022	31.89	98^th	133	26.3%
2023	15.86	105^th	113	7.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Twinfield Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	32.08	95^th	117	18.8%
2019	15.92	135^th	146	7.5%
2021	37.84	96^th	147	34.7%
2022	30.20	107^th	145	26.2%
2023	15.33	123^rd	133	7.5%

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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 Twinfield Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2006	45.74	56^th	105	46.7%
2007	29.67	77^th	98	21.4%
2008	25.05	74^th	99	25.3%
2009	46.61	52^nd	102	49.0%
2010	25.76	85^th	104	18.3%
2011	47.52	54^th	106	49.1%
2012	42.71	63^rd	111	43.2%
2013	43.74	63^rd	107	41.1%
2014	33.23	70^th	91	23.1%
2015	23.76	85^th	106	19.8%
2016	34.93	72^nd	105	31.4%
2017	44.21	58^th	104	44.2%
2018	46.76	43^rd	80	46.3%
2019	51.58	39^th	89	56.2%
2021	68.29	21^st	85	75.3%
2022	59.11	22^nd	68	67.6%
2023	21.92	40^th	50	20.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Twinfield Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	78.57	7^th	39	82.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Twinfield Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	77.70	8^th	42	81.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Twinfield Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	40.22	43^rd	71	39.4%
2019	46.23	48^th	87	44.8%
2021	68.91	23^rd	94	75.5%
2022	59.74	31^st	91	65.9%
2023	19.15	72^nd	88	18.2%

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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 Twinfield Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2008	34.68	41^st	60	31.7%
2009	57.65	20^th	59	66.1%
2010	52.89	26^th	60	56.7%
2011	23.95	49^th	60	18.3%
2012	68.52	15^th	59	74.6%
2013	46.07	32^nd	60	46.7%
2014	61.16	16^th	52	69.2%
2015	20.36	51^st	60	15.0%
2016	25.39	43^rd	58	25.9%
2017	48.57	28^th	55	49.1%
2018	39.21	29^th	46	37.0%
2023	70.84	6^th	16	62.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Twinfield Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.24	3^rd	15	80.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Twinfield Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.10	12^th	25	52.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Twinfield Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	31.52	32^nd	39	17.9%
2022	38.77	29^th	46	37.0%
2023	75.13	11^th	49	77.6%

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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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by a student
Monday, January 30, 2012

Some of the faculty/staff smoke pot on their breaks, some faculty/stuff are friends with students, some faculty/staff bully students, students bully students, students bully some faculty/staff. There are a few respectable teachers and very few respectable students. There have been several drop-outs I've seen. Former students have broken into and vandalized the school. A good portion of students do not go to college. I wouldn't recommend this school for anybodies kids due to my personal experiences. I have been interrupted and unable to present projects due to teachers lack of intervention. Teachers impose their views on students. Overall bad environment for kids! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Twinfield Union School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	432	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1989	463	n/a	4	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	473
1990	463	n/a	4	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	473
1991	502	5	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
1992	492	2	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1993	512	4	0	1	8	n/a	n/a	0	525
1994	504	9	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	520
1995	539	10	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
1996	539	10	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
1997	557	10	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
1998	567	15	8	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	594
1999	546	12	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	568
2000	540	10	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
2001	517	11	7	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	537
2002	468	8	13	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
2003	468	8	13	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
2004	478	7	12	7	0	n/a	n/a	2	506
2005	456	9	8	6	1	n/a	n/a	1	481
2006	443	8	7	6	4	n/a	n/a	1	469
2007	419	6	5	3	5	n/a	n/a	2	440
2008	399	9	5	4	7	n/a	n/a	2	426
2009	394	8	5	8	5	0	2	0	422
2010	388	8	2	7	6	0	10	0	421
2011	394	8	4	12	4	0	11	0	433
2012	379	8	3	11	4	0	18	0	423
2013	374	12	3	8	3	0	20	0	420
2014	356	11	5	7	2	0	25	0	406
2015	348	10	3	7	1	0	19	0	388
2016	333	13	5	10	1	0	21	0	383
2017	318	7	6	8	0	0	26	0	365
2018	304	3	6	7	0	0	27	0	347
2019	304	2	4	6	0	0	24	0	340
2020	297	6	3	7	3	0	28	0	344
2021	260	5	3	7	1	0	29	0	305
2022	259	6	1	11	1	0	31	0	309
2023	271	6	1	12	0	0	29	0	319

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 Twinfield Union School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	439	25.0	17.5	23.5
1989	473	27.0	17.5	18.8
1990	473	27.0	17.5	18.8
1991	514	38.1	13.4	17.1
1992	501	34.7	14.4	21
1993	525	34.7	15.1	20.4
1994	520	42.0	12.4	20.4
1995	559	36.0	15.5	24.3
1996	559	36.0	15.5	24.3
1997	574	39.4	14.6	17.1
1998	594	40.2	14.8	29.5
1999	568	41.9	13.6	20.6
2000	559	45.9	12.2	27.9
2001	537	44.3	12.1	31.8
2002	497	46.5	10.7	22.5
2003	497	46.5	10.7	22.5
2004	506	44.4	11.4	35.1
2005	481	44.3	10.9	31.3
2006	469	45.2	10.4	26.9
2007	440	44.0	10.0	29
2008	426	44.7	9.5	28.1
2009	422	40.9	10.3	30.6
2010	421	42.1	10.0	32.8
2011	433	43.3	10.0	40.2
2012	423	41.3	10.2	47
2013	420	42.5	9.8	48.8
2014	406	44.6	9.1	51.5
2015	388	37.0	10.4	46.4
2016	383	37.0	10.3	35.8
2017	365	37.1	9.8	34
2018	347	43.5	7.9	40.6
2019	340	33.0	10.3	40
2020	344	38.5	8.9	42.2
2021	305	34.7	8.7	40.3
2022	309	37.9	8.1	33.7
2023	319	38.4	8.3	37.6

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 Twinfield Union School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	439	25.0	17.5	23.5
1989	473	27.0	17.5	18.8
1990	473	27.0	17.5	18.8
1991	514	38.1	13.4	17.1
1992	501	34.7	14.4	21
1993	525	34.7	15.1	20.4
1994	520	42.0	12.4	20.4
1995	559	36.0	15.5	24.3
1996	559	36.0	15.5	24.3
1997	574	39.4	14.6	17.1
1998	594	40.2	14.8	29.5
1999	568	41.9	13.6	20.6
2000	559	45.9	12.2	27.9
2001	537	44.3	12.1	31.8
2002	497	46.5	10.7	22.5
2003	497	46.5	10.7	22.5
2004	506	44.4	11.4	35.1
2005	481	44.3	10.9	31.3
2006	469	45.2	10.4	26.9
2007	440	44.0	10.0	29
2008	426	44.7	9.5	28.1
2009	422	40.9	10.3	30.6
2010	421	42.1	10.0	32.8
2011	433	43.3	10.0	40.2
2012	423	41.3	10.2	47
2013	420	42.5	9.8	48.8
2014	406	44.6	9.1	51.5
2015	388	37.0	10.4	46.4
2016	383	37.0	10.3	35.8
2017	365	37.1	9.8	34
2018	347	43.5	7.9	40.6
2019	340	33.0	10.3	40
2020	344	38.5	8.9	42.2
2021	305	34.7	8.7	40.3
2022	309	37.9	8.1	33.7
2023	319	38.4	8.3	37.6

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 Twinfield Union School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$15,377 (100.0%)	$15,377

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Twinfield Union School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 130^th of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 105^th of 113 Elementary schools	1.3%
Ranks 39^th of 89 Middle schools	Ranks 40^th of 50 Middle schools	36.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Twinfield Union School)	31.8	25	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	49.5	41.2	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Twinfield Union School)	36.3	35	1.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	52.5	43.5	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Twinfield Union School)	36.3	26.1	10.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	50.6	44	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Twinfield Union School)	27.2	21.7	5.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	46.5	38.3	8.2%
8th Grade Science (Twinfield Union School)	38	48	10%
8th Grade Science (Vermont)	39	30.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Twinfield Union School)	66.6	52	14.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	52.9	43	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Twinfield Union School)	28.5	38.5	10%
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	340	319	6.2%
African American	2	6	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	6	12	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	304	271	10.9%
Two or More Races	24	29	20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40%	37.6%	2.4%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 English Language Arts 9th 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 Mathematics 9th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Twinfield Union School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	106 Nasmith Brook Road	Plainfield	05667	Washington County	Twinfield Union School District #33	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 426-3213	319	38	8.3	37.6%	271 (85.0%)	6 (1.9%)	12 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.1%)								(n/a)	38.5	47.8	26.1	45.0	45.0	25.0	53.6	7.7	13.0	9.1	30.0	40.0	20.0	34.5	30.4			$15,377	$00	$15,377
Cabot School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	25 Common Road	Cabot	05647	Washington County	Cabot School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 563-2289	164	20	8.2	42.1%	151 (92.1%)	3 (1.8%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)								(n/a)		33.3							0.0									$15,053	$00	$15,053
Danville School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	143 Peacham Road	Danville	05828	Caledonia County	Danville School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 684-3651	350	42	8.4	23.4%	321 (91.7%)	9 (2.6%)	5 (1.4%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)								(n/a)	35.7	59.1	52.9	63.6	70.0	46.9	8.3	14.3	40.9	23.5	45.5	31.6	40.6	4.2	29.4	40.6	25.0	$11,959	$00	$11,959
Blue Mountain Union School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2420 Route 302	Wells River	05081	Orange County	Blue Mountain Union School District #21	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 757-2711	411	36	11.4	44.5%	386 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)								(n/a)							10.3							6.9	22.6			$13,058	$629	$12,429

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