Summary:
The 05077 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, First Branch Elementary School, which serves grades PK-4 and has a total enrollment of 149 students. The school is part of the First Branch Unified School District #82, which is ranked 31 out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 2-star rating.
While First Branch Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.1, its academic performance is significantly below the state-wide averages for Vermont. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grade were substantially lower than the state's, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates of 31.82% in ELA and 31.82% in Math, compared to the state averages of 48.91% and 37.19%, respectively. Similarly, the 4th-grade proficiency rates were 31.25% in ELA and 6.25% in Math, compared to the state averages of 56.41% and 34.9%. Additionally, 27.52% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic challenge.
Despite the higher-than-average spending per student of $16,569, the school's academic performance suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized. The predominantly White student population (95.3%) may also indicate a need to address issues of equity and inclusion within the school. Overall, the data suggests that First Branch Elementary School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve student outcomes.
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