Is Waits River Valley Union School a good school?

Waits River Valley Union School ranks 60 th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Waits River Valley Union School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Waits River Valley Union School.

What is the racial makeup of Waits River Valley Union School?

Students at Waits River Valley Union School are 97% White, 2% African American.

Waits River Valley Union School

Summary:

Waits River Valley Union School is a public elementary school located in East Corinth, Vermont, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 263 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 97.34% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, and is part of the Waits River Union High District #36, which is ranked 26 out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Waits River Valley Union School has shown mixed performance compared to state averages. The school outperformed the state in 3rd grade mathematics but underperformed in 4th and 7th grade mathematics, as well as in English Language Arts across 3rd, 4th, and 7th grades. In science, the school's 5th grade students outperformed the state average, but 8th grade students underperformed. The school's performance for female students has been stronger than for male students, ranking 19th out of 61 Vermont elementary schools for female students in 2021-2022 and 35th out of 62 for male students. Compared to nearby schools, such as Peacham Elementary and Westshire Elementary, Waits River Valley Union School has a higher student-teacher ratio, which could impact the level of individualized attention provided to students.

The school's socioeconomic factors may also play a role in its academic performance. Waits River Valley Union School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.87% to 42.06% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average. This suggests the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which could impact student achievement. Comparing the school's performance to nearby schools with lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as Barre Town Elementary & Middle School, could provide insights into the role of socioeconomic factors in student outcomes. Additionally, the school's lack of racial diversity, with only a small percentage of students from non-white backgrounds, may limit its ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience and prepare students for an increasingly diverse world.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

6 Waits River Valley Road
East Corinth, VT 05040

(802) 439-5534

District: Waits River Union High District #36

SchoolDigger Rank:
60^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,044

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 263

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.3%

African American:

1.5%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waits River Valley Union School ranks worse than 53.1% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.11. (See more...)

Compare Details Waits River Valley Union School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.3%), African American (1.5%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waits River Valley Union School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Waits River Valley Union School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waits River Valley Union School is $11,044.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Waits River Valley Union School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waits River Valley Union School 60^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Waits River Valley Union School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Waits River Union High District #36:

SchoolDigger ranks Waits River Union High District #36 26^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waits River Valley Union School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Waits River Valley Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2006	34.04	139^th	184	24.5%
2007	31.49	146^th	189	22.8%
2008	18.51	181^st	193	6.2%
2009	26.11	164^th	189	13.2%
2010	27.53	164^th	189	13.2%
2011	25.65	158^th	189	16.4%
2012	35.33	137^th	187	26.7%
2013	21.80	165^th	187	11.8%
2015	33.63	126^th	176	28.4%
2016	31.67	131^st	169	22.5%
2017	42.99	93^rd	169	45.0%
2018	22.74	123^rd	142	13.4%
2019	44.09	82^nd	138	40.6%
2021	51.61	74^th	148	50.0%
2022	57.67	50^th	133	62.4%
2023	44.11	60^th	113	46.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Waits River Valley Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	51.28	19^th	46	58.7%
2019	49.62	34^th	66	48.5%
2021	83.14	9^th	66	86.4%
2022	66.31	19^th	61	68.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Waits River Valley Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	29.72	34^th	46	26.1%
2019	37.05	47^th	65	27.7%
2021	35.81	40^th	67	40.3%
2022	42.13	35^th	62	43.5%
2023	16.82	40^th	46	13.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Waits River Valley Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	22.45	104^th	117	11.1%
2019	42.66	92^nd	146	37.0%
2021	52.07	68^th	147	53.7%
2022	54.92	58^th	145	60.0%
2023	42.60	78^th	133	41.4%

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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 Waits River Valley Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2006	30.33	81^st	105	22.9%
2007	34.04	71^st	98	27.6%
2008	25.18	73^rd	99	26.3%
2009	31.96	79^th	102	22.5%
2010	14.50	98^th	104	5.8%
2011	3.69	105^th	106	0.9%
2012	29.62	86^th	111	22.5%
2013	14.57	102^nd	107	4.7%
2015	24.23	84^th	106	20.8%
2016	19.25	92^nd	105	12.4%
2017	27.04	80^th	104	23.1%
2021	20.00	75^th	85	11.8%
2022	39.52	43^rd	68	36.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Waits River Valley Union School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	26.38	55^th	71	22.5%
2021	30.19	70^th	94	25.5%
2022	45.88	45^th	91	50.5%
2023	37.41	56^th	88	36.4%

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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 Waits River Valley Union School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	246	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1989	250	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	250
1990	302	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	302
1991	318	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	321
1992	353	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1993	347	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1994	377	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
1995	348	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1996	348	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1997	349	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1998	347	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1999	360	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
2000	341	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2001	317	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
2002	255	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2003	255	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2004	279	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2005	259	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2006	247	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
2007	234	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	236
2008	216	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	7	223
2009	205	0	0	0	0	0	6	0	211
2010	200	0	1	1	0	0	5	0	207
2011	203	0	0	1	0	0	5	0	209
2012	198	0	0	1	0	0	5	0	204
2013	215	0	0	1	0	0	11	0	227
2014	238	0	0	1	0	0	8	0	247
2015	246	0	0	1	0	0	7	0	254
2016	245	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	248
2017	261	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	262
2018	249	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	251
2019	243	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	246
2020	241	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	245
2021	246	2	0	2	0	0	1	0	251
2022	247	3	0	1	0	0	1	0	252
2023	256	4	0	2	0	0	1	0	263

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waits River Valley Union School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	249	14.7	16.9	26.1
1989	250	14.0	17.8	30.8
1990	302	14.0	21.5	24.8
1991	321	19.9	16.1	25.9
1992	353	24.3	14.5	27.5
1993	347	24.3	14.3	28.5
1994	377	27.4	13.8	28.6
1995	348	25.6	13.6	37.1
1996	348	25.6	13.6	37.1
1997	349	28.1	12.4	35.5
1998	347	26.1	13.3	53.9
1999	360	26.6	13.5	33.3
2000	341	32.2	10.6	47.2
2001	319	30.5	10.5	42.9
2002	255	29.1	8.8	45.5
2003	255	29.1	8.8	45.5
2004	279	32.0	8.7	42.3
2005	259	29.3	8.8	47.5
2006	247	30.0	8.2	43.3
2007	236	26.0	9.1	47
2008	223	26.8	8.3	48.6
2009	211	27.5	7.7	47.9
2010	207	20.3	10.1	45.9
2011	209	25.3	8.2	56.5
2012	204	20.0	10.2	63.2
2013	227	27.0	8.4	52.4
2014	247	26.0	9.5	54.3
2015	254	27.0	9.4	45.3
2016	248	28.0	8.8	58.1
2017	262	26.0	10.0	57.6
2018	251	24.0	10.4	58.2
2019	246	23.0	10.6	48.8
2020	245	23.7	10.3	55.1
2021	251	23.0	10.9	31.9
2022	252	20.0	12.6	42.1
2023	263	19.0	13.8	38

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 Waits River Valley Union School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	249	14.7	16.9	26.1
1989	250	14.0	17.8	30.8
1990	302	14.0	21.5	24.8
1991	321	19.9	16.1	25.9
1992	353	24.3	14.5	27.5
1993	347	24.3	14.3	28.5
1994	377	27.4	13.8	28.6
1995	348	25.6	13.6	37.1
1996	348	25.6	13.6	37.1
1997	349	28.1	12.4	35.5
1998	347	26.1	13.3	53.9
1999	360	26.6	13.5	33.3
2000	341	32.2	10.6	47.2
2001	319	30.5	10.5	42.9
2002	255	29.1	8.8	45.5
2003	255	29.1	8.8	45.5
2004	279	32.0	8.7	42.3
2005	259	29.3	8.8	47.5
2006	247	30.0	8.2	43.3
2007	236	26.0	9.1	47
2008	223	26.8	8.3	48.6
2009	211	27.5	7.7	47.9
2010	207	20.3	10.1	45.9
2011	209	25.3	8.2	56.5
2012	204	20.0	10.2	63.2
2013	227	27.0	8.4	52.4
2014	247	26.0	9.5	54.3
2015	254	27.0	9.4	45.3
2016	248	28.0	8.8	58.1
2017	262	26.0	10.0	57.6
2018	251	24.0	10.4	58.2
2019	246	23.0	10.6	48.8
2020	245	23.7	10.3	55.1
2021	251	23.0	10.9	31.9
2022	252	20.0	12.6	42.1
2023	263	19.0	13.8	38

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 Waits River Valley Union School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$728 (6.6%)	$10,316 (93.4%)	$11,044

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waits River Valley Union School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 82^nd of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 60^th of 113 Elementary schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waits River Valley Union School)	51.7	50	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	49.5	41.2	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waits River Valley Union School)	72.4	32.1	40.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	52.5	43.5	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	246	263	6.9%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	243	256	5.3%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.8%	38%	10.8%

Schools Near Waits River Valley Union 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waits River Valley Union School	Public	PK, KG-8	6 Waits River Valley Road	East Corinth	05040	Orange County	Waits River Union High District #36	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 439-5534	263	19	13.8	38.0%	256 (97.3%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	44.1	60^th of 113 public elementary schools	46.9%		57.7	50^th of 133 public elementary schools	62.4%	10	45.8	46.7			53.1	58.3	23.3			34.4			$11,044	$728	$10,316
Washington Village School	Public	PK, KG-4	72 School Lane	Washington	05675	Orange County	Echo Valley Community Union School District #67	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 883-2312	118	9	13.1	37.3%	112 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	63.8	35^th of 113 public elementary schools	69.0%					(n/a)	41.2	60.0				47.1	53.3						$11,193	$00	$11,193
Bradford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	143 Fairground Road	Bradford	05033	Orange County	Oxbow Unified Union School District #91	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 222-4077	234	19	12.5	32.9%	220 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	59.2	41^st of 113 public elementary schools	63.7%		38.1	78^th of 133 public elementary schools	41.4%	37	48.2	60.0				51.9	33.3
Newbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	214 Pulaski Street	Newbury	05051	Orange County	Oxbow Unified Union School District #91	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 866-5621	96	9	10.4	37.5%	94 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Westshire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	744 VT Route 113	West Fairlee	05083	Orange County	Rivendell Interstate School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 333-4668	77	9	8.2	44.2%	72 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)											72.7		$19,352	$250	$19,102
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	70 Websterville Road	Barre	05641	Washington County	Barre Unified Union School District #97	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 476-6617	800	68	11.7	18.6%	736 (92.0%)	8 (1.0%)	27 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.5%)	34.4	80^th of 113 public elementary schools	29.2%		46.6	67^th of 133 public elementary schools	49.6%	13				39.0					45.5	38.4	44.9	23.3
Samuel Morey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	214 School Street	Fairlee	05045	Orange County	Rivendell Interstate School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 333-9755	116	10	11.4	25.9%	109 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.2%)								(n/a)											62.5		$12,582	$162	$12,420
Barre City Elementary/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	50 Parkside Terrace	Barre	05641	Washington County	Barre Unified Union School District #97	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 476-6541	784	73	10.7	38.8%	688 (87.8%)	6 (0.8%)	41 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.6%)	18.9	103^rd of 113 public elementary schools	8.8%		21.8	116^th of 133 public elementary schools	12.8%	13				45.5					31.2	26.8	24.3	23.1
Williamstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Brush Hill Road	Williamstown	05679	Orange County	Paine Mountain Union School District #68	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 433-6653	251	20	12.5	41.0%	239 (95.2%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	41.3	63^rd of 113 public elementary schools	44.2%		31.2	101^st of 133 public elementary schools	24.1%	38	63.0	31.7	60.0			40.7	22.0	27.5			42.5		$10,221	$00	$10,221
First Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	523 VT Route 110	Tunbridge	05077	Orange County	First Branch Unified School District #82	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 889-3310	149	13	11.1	27.5%	142 (95.3%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.0%)	20.3	101^st of 113 public elementary schools	10.6%		26.6	108^th of 133 public elementary schools	18.8%	7	31.8	31.3				31.8	6.3						$16,569	$00	$16,569

Waits River Valley Union School

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Schools Near Waits River Valley Union School