Cabot School

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 25 Common Road
       Cabot, VT  05647-0098


(802) 563-2289

District: Cabot School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,053 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Two or more races:
2.4%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.1% Help


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Compare Details Cabot School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), two or more races (2.4%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cabot School is 8.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cabot School is $15,053.
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Rank History for Cabot School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Cabot School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.34 6th 184 96.7%
2007 90.37 4th 189 97.9%
2008 77.65 30th 193 84.5%
2009 63.57 60th 189 68.3%
2010 55.60 74th 189 60.8%
2011 55.09 87th 189 54.0%
2012 55.36 80th 187 57.2%
2013 36.98 128th 187 31.6%
2014 34.69 123rd 167 26.3%
2015 20.76 163rd 176 7.4%
2016 13.03 162nd 169 4.1%
2017 35.99 118th 169 30.2%
2018 18.35 130th 142 8.5%
2019 16.70 128th 138 7.2%
2021 26.04 119th 148 19.6%
2022 25.93 109th 133 18.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Cabot School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.67 105th 117 10.3%
2019 16.63 134th 146 8.2%
2023 9.81 130th 133 2.3%
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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 Cabot School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.29 26th 105 75.2%
2007 63.26 32nd 98 67.3%
2008 51.23 48th 99 51.5%
2009 55.61 45th 102 55.9%
2010 57.49 41st 104 60.6%
2011 50.81 49th 106 53.8%
2012 82.02 11th 111 90.1%
2013 58.71 40th 107 62.6%
2014 60.59 30th 91 67.0%
2015 16.01 96th 106 9.4%
2017 31.59 73rd 104 29.8%
2018 32.18 59th 80 26.3%
2019 43.41 52nd 89 41.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Cabot School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.49 51st 71 28.2%
2019 42.19 52nd 87 40.2%
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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 Cabot School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 81.90 10th 60 83.3%
2009 44.95 31st 59 47.5%
2010 55.95 23rd 60 61.7%
2011 16.35 54th 60 10.0%
2012 38.15 41st 59 30.5%
2013 73.69 14th 60 76.7%
2014 61.81 15th 52 71.2%
2015 37.38 40th 60 33.3%
2016 47.63 27th 58 53.4%
2017 30.93 41st 55 25.5%
2018 46.16 24th 46 47.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Cabot School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.09 22nd 39 43.6%
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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.

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by a student
Saturday, March 2, 2019

Open Quote My years at Cabot High School have been the best years of my life. They have an amazing faculty with great teachers who bend over backward to get you the help you need. The students are kind and respectful with no bullying in sight. The new PBL curriculum is fantastic and much more effective than traditional learning. Definitely an amazing school. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, December 3, 2018

Open Quote I’ve been a student at Cabot for nearly ten years, and there is no place I would rather spend the most important years of my life. As a high schooler, I can say that my experience has been above and beyond anything I would have expected coming into the high school. With the new curriculum, classes are intuitive, fun, and engaging. Above all else, Cabot’s faculty value their students’ education and the school could not hope for better teachers.

Though we all recognize that there are shortcomings and issues with every school, Cabot is exceptional in how it overcomes those issues. Oftentimes, instead of trying to solve the results of problems, Cabot’s community tackles those problems at the root.

Cabot high school serves its students in a way that no other public school in Vermont does. With a fully project-based curriculum, students get real-world experiences, enjoyable projects, and opportunities they wouldn’t get anywhere else, while maintaining proficiencies in art, math, language arts, science, social studies, inquiry, problem solving, and much more.

Cabot is a small school, and because of that it may not be able to offer the extracurricular activities that many schools do. However, the experiences I’ve had within Cabot’s small community are ones I wouldn’t trade for the world. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, April 19, 2018

Open Quote The Middle School has the awesome program called Cabot Leads. Also we have a School Board who cares about the entire school and have spent the last 7 months proposing ideas to the state to keep the high school open Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, January 19, 2018

Open Quote It is unfortunate for the community and families with children but Cabot's school has been declining for quite some time. The main objective of the School Board is to keep the school open no matter what so that teachers and faculty do not lose their jobs. (And that is where the majority of taxes go anyway) The curriculum is lacking severely, the buildings are falling apart around the students, and the tax rate due to the school issues is skyrocketing. 23 percent increase this year alone. Now they have come up with a wacky scheme to try and get out of town (rich) students to come to our humble and unimportant town that only has a small forlorn country store, an auto garage, and a hardware store turned speakeasy complete with alcohol. And they would have to pay $45,500 each for the privilege. Who would do such a thing when they can easily go to St Jay Academy or anywhere else for that matter? Talk about pie in the sky dreams. But it will be the students (local) and taxpayers (don't move here) who will pay dearly. And on top of that the clique that runs the school and the few current parents of children who attend will defend it till the end despite the overwhelming issues. They even sent around a survey about the school ( many never even got one)- got all their 'friends' to answer positively and then tried to claim it was a vote not a survey. Maybe their example is why the school is doing so poorly in the first place. Hence you can understand why students, parents, etc. will come on sites like this and praise the school to the moon or disagree with poor reviews. Take some well meant advice and look elsewhere for your children. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, January 13, 2018

Open Quote Cabot School in Cabot, VT lacks a rigorous academic program, the Project Based Learning program lacks true STEM learning. There is excessive bullying and the facilities are in need of over 5 million in repairs. With only 165 students PK-12 grade the cost is unsustainable and sucking tax payers dry. The school is not serving its intended purpose and needs to close. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, December 17, 2017

Open Quote For years I gave 100 percent of my support to this small town school. The community is tightly knit, and we have worked hard to keep the school alive. The elementary school has been greatly improved over the last few years. However, the high school simply does not fit into modern education.

My child was one of 10 children, in a class of 13, who applied to leave for a more suitable high school. After researching the project based learning program, and looking at surrounding high schools, we made the decision to move on. The Project Based Learning program offers very little. There are no tech studies, no advanced math, little in the way of language studies, science is minimal, and the emphasis is in funk music. This is a specialty school disguised as a public school. It is better suited for students not planning to go on to college, or lucky enough to inherit a trust fund or family farm. Academics are just not the priority in the high school. The high salary of the music teacher, versus the other teachers, will attest to that. When in the website, under Academics, you will only find "The Arts", nothing more.

It was disappointing to learn our honor roll student was years behind the other students at the new high school. To get caught up, we worked tirelessly with the new school and a series of tutors.

Currently, Cabot School is struggling to keep it's doors open as even the high tax rate is not enough to offer traditional learning opportunities. The staff is limited, the buildings are great disrepair, the only sports are soccer and basketball, and there are no extracurricular activities. Enrollment continues to decline as each year more and more 8th grade students chose neighboring public and private schools.

I understand how difficult it is to let go of cherished school, but not at the expense of the future of our children. No parent should ever have to be told their child is behind after seeing honor roll for years.

Before choosing this school, please look a the curriculum of the many other public schools in Vermont. Look at the test scores. Check out the rankings. Check into the poverty level of the town. Had I have done that years ago, I might not be writing this review today. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 20, 2017

Open Quote Horrible school! Teach suck, and I was never taught well And was never challenged in school. Not many choices for classes at all either! Plus the buildings are falling apart and very easy to have unwanted visitors come in and out of buildings without admin knowing! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, November 19, 2017

Open Quote This school needs to close. As a parent if 3 it was our saving grace when School choice was an option through the lottery. This school is not preparing our kids for the future. The town is wearing blinders. We have over 3.8 million dollars in repairs that need to happen. Why should the tax payers take on this burden? Close this school!! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, November 19, 2017

Open Quote We have had five kids go to Cabot School, two are still attending but we are actively working to get them out. We have been through five principals in 12 years. Many that were incompetent. The schools Project Based Learning (PBL) academic program is half baked and doesn’t provide the rigor of a true STEM based program. Often there are not enough kids to make up a sports team. The facilities need over 3.5 million in renovations. High turn over of teaching staff. Overall very unhappy with Cabot School. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, November 19, 2017

Open Quote Cabot is a little school, in a small town, trying hard to get by with what it has. Incredible improvements are being made in the k-8. The high school, though, continues to see students leave for better opportunities in neighboring towns.

Programs are limited, and I do mean limited. The declining enrollment has left the school with Project Based Learning as the only option. Unfortunately, this learning style is not a good fit for many students. Little emphasis is placed on STEM studies, and the music program takes the highest priority. Last year, 10 out of 13 8th graders applied to leave Cabot in favor of other high schools. This has been the trend for many years, and maybe only 1 or 2 students from neighboring "school choice" towns are choosing Cabot for high school.

The facilities are in disrepair–moldy and decrepit throughout, rusty lockers, outdated materials, and so forth. The school can't afford quality teachers when positions become vacant. The budget can not absorb Master's Degrees and experience.

Students are varied in backgrounds, but there is little in the way of diversity. This year's 8 grade class consists of 11 boys and 1 girl. Socially adept children often struggle here with the small class sizes once they get into high school .

Graduates have a mix of success stories. Some do go onto college, some just go right to work, and some end up in jail. Average for high schools. Nothing different from neighboring towns.

Though it is a small school, kids still manage to fall through the cracks as some graduates have attested to not being able read above a 7th grade level.

Overall, this is a small school in a small town crippled by poverty. They are making do with what little they have, but resources are running shorter every year. Most likely, they will be merged with a neighboring school within the next year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cabot School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 219 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1989 235 n/a 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 246
1990 235 n/a 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 246
1991 244 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 248 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1993 262 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 264
1994 256 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1995 237 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1996 237 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1997 254 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1998 266 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1999 264 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2000 235 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2001 243 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2002 227 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2003 227 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2004 234 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2005 211 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2006 192 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2007 211 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2008 209 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2009 230 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 236
2010 210 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 213
2011 218 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 221
2012 213 3 0 2 0 0 9 0 227
2013 170 2 0 3 0 0 10 0 185
2014 171 1 0 2 0 0 8 0 182
2015 170 1 0 2 0 0 6 0 179
2016 160 2 1 4 0 0 5 0 172
2017 166 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 176
2018 168 1 1 2 0 0 10 0 182
2019 155 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 163
2020 145 0 0 1 0 0 9 0 155
2021 152 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 158
2022 151 1 1 4 2 0 1 0 160
2023 151 3 1 3 2 0 4 0 164

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cabot School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 227 18.0 12.6 22.9
1989 246 22.0 11.1 16.7
1990 246 22.0 11.1 19.1
1991 249 23.9 10.4 16.5
1992 248 19.7 12.5 13.3
1993 264 19.7 13.4 16.7
1994 259 26.3 9.8 16.6
1995 239 22.6 10.6 20.9
1996 239 22.6 10.6 20.9
1997 256 23.6 10.8 21.9
1998 268 24.4 11.0 36.6
1999 265 25.3 10.5 25.7
2000 239 27.6 8.7 33.1
2001 244 27.6 8.8 25
2002 231 30.2 7.6 38.5
2003 231 30.2 7.6 38.5
2004 234 27.5 8.5 50
2005 212 28.2 7.5 35.4
2006 193 29.4 6.6 28.5
2007 212 29.0 7.3 33.5
2008 212 26.2 8.1 28.3
2009 236 26.3 9.0 40.7
2010 213 26.0 8.1 42.3
2011 221 23.9 9.2 54.3
2012 227 20.5 11.0 57.7
2013 185 24.0 7.6 51.9
2014 182 21.9 8.3 48.4
2015 179 21.0 8.5 52.5
2016 172 18.0 9.5 44.2
2017 176 13.6 12.9 48.9
2018 182 20.0 9.0 53.3
2019 163 18.0 9.0 50.9
2020 155 25.1 6.1 52.9
2021 158 22.7 6.9 52.5
2022 160 20.0 8.0 31.9
2023 164 19.9 8.2 42.1

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 Cabot School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 227 18.0 12.6 22.9
1989 246 22.0 11.1 16.7
1990 246 22.0 11.1 19.1
1991 249 23.9 10.4 16.5
1992 248 19.7 12.5 13.3
1993 264 19.7 13.4 16.7
1994 259 26.3 9.8 16.6
1995 239 22.6 10.6 20.9
1996 239 22.6 10.6 20.9
1997 256 23.6 10.8 21.9
1998 268 24.4 11.0 36.6
1999 265 25.3 10.5 25.7
2000 239 27.6 8.7 33.1
2001 244 27.6 8.8 25
2002 231 30.2 7.6 38.5
2003 231 30.2 7.6 38.5
2004 234 27.5 8.5 50
2005 212 28.2 7.5 35.4
2006 193 29.4 6.6 28.5
2007 212 29.0 7.3 33.5
2008 212 26.2 8.1 28.3
2009 236 26.3 9.0 40.7
2010 213 26.0 8.1 42.3
2011 221 23.9 9.2 54.3
2012 227 20.5 11.0 57.7
2013 185 24.0 7.6 51.9
2014 182 21.9 8.3 48.4
2015 179 21.0 8.5 52.5
2016 172 18.0 9.5 44.2
2017 176 13.6 12.9 48.9
2018 182 20.0 9.0 53.3
2019 163 18.0 9.0 50.9
2020 155 25.1 6.1 52.9
2021 158 22.7 6.9 52.5
2022 160 20.0 8.0 31.9
2023 164 19.9 8.2 42.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cabot School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $15,053 (100.0%) $15,053

Data source: Vermont Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cabot School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 128th of 138 Elementary schoolsRanks 109th of 133 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cabot School)2535.7
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)49.541.2
 8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cabot School)16.630.8
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)52.543.5
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students163164
 0.6%
African American03
American Indian02
Asian01
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White155151
 2.6%
Two or More Races84
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.9%42.1%
 8.8%


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Students at Cabot School are 92% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Cabot School.


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