Summary:
The Mill River Unified Union School District #52 in Vermont is home to a single high school, Mill River Union High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has consistently ranked in the lower half of Vermont high schools, with a ranking of 33 out of 42 schools in the 2024-2025 school year and a ranking of 37 out of 47 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.
Mill River Union High School has a four-year graduation rate of 82.0%, slightly below the state average, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 47.3% in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance on the VTCAP (Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program) tests was mixed, with below-average proficiency rates in 7th and 9th grade English Language Arts, and well below-average proficiency rates in mathematics across all three grade levels. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (50%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Overall, the data suggests that Mill River Union High School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student engagement, and socioeconomic factors. The school's declining rankings and below-average test scores, combined with the high chronic absenteeism rate and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, indicate the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to improve student outcomes.
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