Summary:
The Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 in Vermont is home to two elementary schools: Rochester School and Stockbridge Central School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade in the local community.
Rochester School has seen significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, going from 26th out of 113 Vermont elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 109th out of 133 in 2023-2024, and then back up to 94th out of 137 in 2024-2025. In contrast, Stockbridge Central School maintains a very low student-teacher ratio of 7:1, suggesting more individualized attention for students. However, Stockbridge Central School has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 33.3% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the 19.1% rate at Rochester School.
Both schools face academic challenges, with Rochester School having proficiency rates on the VTCAP exams below the state averages in 3rd grade ELA and math, as well as 6th grade ELA and math. Additionally, a high percentage of students at both schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic needs in the community. While Stockbridge Central School spends significantly more per student than Rochester School, it remains to be seen whether this additional funding is translating to improved student outcomes.
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