Best Public Schools in Springfield, VT

The city of Springfield, Vermont is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in the Springfield School District are underperforming compared to state averages, with no clear standout performers based on the available data.

The Elm Hill School, Union Street School, and Riverside Middle School are all ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Vermont, with 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Similarly, Springfield High School is ranked 37th out of 42 Vermont high schools, with a 1 out of 5 star rating. Chronic absenteeism rates are high across the district, ranging from 22.7% at Elm Hill School to 50.1% at Springfield High School.

Academically, the schools in the Springfield School District struggle, with test scores on the VTCAP (Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program) generally low compared to state averages. Many schools score well below 50% proficiency in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.8% at Springfield High School to 67.64% at Elm Hill School, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.