Summary:
The 05488 zip code area is home to two schools - Missisquoi Valley Union High School, the only high school in the area, and Swanton School, the sole elementary school. While both schools have large student enrollments, they have struggled academically in recent years, with low proficiency rates on state assessments and declining statewide rankings.
Missisquoi Valley Union High School has a predominantly White student population, with a significant percentage of students identifying as two or more races. The school's academic performance has been a concern, ranking 31st out of 37 Vermont high schools in 2021-2022 and 38th out of 46 in 2020-2021, both with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in VTCAP/Science for 11th grade (30.61%) are significantly lower than the statewide average of 45.24%. In contrast, Swanton School has a higher percentage of White students and has also seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 53rd out of 133 Vermont elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 83rd out of 113 in 2022-2023, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Both schools have high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting that the student population may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact academic performance. Additionally, the difference in student-teacher ratios between the high school (8.7) and the elementary school (12.5) may indicate a disparity in resource allocation or staffing priorities between the two schools. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the academic challenges faced by the schools in the Missisquoi Valley School District #89.
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