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Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

At a glance

4^thof 75 Vermont districts▼ 1

Better than 94% of Vermont districts

Elementary 4 High 1Grades PK, KG-12

5420 Shelburne Road Suite 300
Shelburne, VT 05482·(802) 383-1234·All Vermont district rankings →

Statewide performance 2018–2025

2025: better than 94.7% of districts

Schools

4,028

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedCharlotte Central School9^th of 137 Vermont elementary schools

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Smallest classes

Hinesburg Community School 13.6 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

5★

4★

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Summary:

The Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 in Vermont is home to a high-performing group of schools, including 4 top-ranked elementary schools and 1 exceptional high school. These schools consistently deliver outstanding academic outcomes, with several achieving over 70% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Champlain Valley Union High School stands out as the district's crown jewel, ranking 1st out of 16 Vermont high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with over 50% proficiency in Science, significantly outpacing the state average. Meanwhile, Shelburne Community School and Charlotte Central School are two of the top-ranked elementary schools in Vermont, with 5-star ratings and exceptional performance across all grade levels.

The district's commitment to education is evident in its high spending per student, ranging from $11,764 to $13,426, and its relatively low student-teacher ratios. Additionally, the free and reduced-price lunch rates, while varying across the schools, are generally lower than the state average, suggesting a relatively affluent student population. Overall, the Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 is a shining example of academic excellence, providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2025)							VTCAP Mathematics (2025)							VTCAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 9th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 9th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Champlain Valley Union High School	Public	9-12	396 CVU Road	Hinesburg	05461	Chittenden County	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 482-7100	1,251	86	14.5	20.7%	1,105 (88.3%)	36 (2.9%)	49 (3.9%)	28 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (2.5%)	82.6	5^th of 42 public high schools	88.1%		93.4	3^rd of 47 public high schools	93.6%	2							61.6							52.7			52.4	$14,966	$506	$14,460
Charlotte Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	408 Hinesburg Road	Charlotte	05445	Chittenden County	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 425-2771	407	27	15.2	20.1%	367 (90.2%)	7 (1.7%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.4%)	89.9	9^th of 137 public elementary schools	93.4%		90.7	6^th of 133 public elementary schools	95.5%	3	81.3	80.0	72.3	77.1	76.7	62.8		77.1	57.1	54.2	68.6	73.3	49.0		66.0	54.0		$16,707	$335	$16,372
Hinesburg Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	10888 Route 116	Hinesburg	05461	Chittenden County	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 482-2106	542	40	13.6	29.3%	503 (92.8%)	5 (0.9%)	19 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)	83.8	14^th of 137 public elementary schools	89.8%		85.9	13^th of 133 public elementary schools	90.2%	1	68.5	72.7	77.8	80.4	79.3	80.0		59.3	36.4	57.8	72.6	64.2	42.2		55.6	59.1		$16,509	$989	$15,520
Williston Schools	Public	PK, KG-8	195 Central School Drive	Williston	05495	Chittenden County	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 878-2762	1,040	53	19.5	20.2%	866 (83.3%)	38 (3.7%)	35 (3.4%)	57 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.0%)	70.3	33^rd of 137 public elementary schools	75.9%		79.3	19^th of 133 public elementary schools	85.7%	14	65.1	71.7	65.5	65.7	85.9	79.0		45.0	53.3	31.5	56.6	69.4	49.5		46.9	53.7		$16,393	$541	$15,852
Shelburne Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	345 Harbor Road	Shelburne	05482	Chittenden County	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 985-3331	788	55	14.4	18.4%	701 (89.0%)	13 (1.6%)	19 (2.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.1%)	89	11^th of 137 public elementary schools	92.0%		94.4	2^nd of 133 public elementary schools	98.5%	9	72.6	75.4	73.2	83.1	82.9	73.3		52.9	50.8	62.9	71.8	69.7	46.5		63.9	62.8		$15,261	$349	$14,912

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools
Champlain Valley Union High School District #15	0 mi	1
Hinesburg School District	1.28 mi	1
Charlotte School District	6.13 mi	1
Shelburne School District	6.67 mi	1
Williston School District	6.88 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Vermont Agency of Education.

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