Best Public Schools in Zip Code 05733

The 05733 zip code area is home to two schools, Otter Valley Union High School and Neshobe School, both part of the Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53. While the high school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Vermont high schools, the elementary school has also struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Vermont elementary schools. Both schools have a predominantly white student population and face challenges in academic performance, with Neshobe School's test scores generally below the state average, particularly in Mathematics.

Otter Valley Union High School spends slightly less per student than Neshobe School, but maintains a lower student-teacher ratio. However, the high school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be influencing the schools' performance. The district as a whole is ranked 33 out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in educational outcomes across the area.

Overall, the data highlights the need for a deeper investigation into the factors contributing to the underperformance of these schools, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and community engagement, to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the 05733 zip code area.