Missisquoi Valley School District #89

The Missisquoi Valley School District #89 in Vermont is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Swanton School, Highgate Elementary School, and Franklin Central School) and 1 high school (Missisquoi Valley Union High School). The district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the schools.

Within the district, Franklin Central School stands out as a top-performing elementary school, consistently ranking among the best in Vermont with a 5-star rating in 2021-2022 and a 4-star rating in 2023-2024. Its impressive test scores, with 93.75% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly outpace the state average of 57.38%. Highgate Elementary School has also performed well, with a 3-star rating and ranking in the top half of Vermont elementary schools.

In contrast, Swanton School lags behind, ranking in the bottom quarter of Vermont elementary schools, particularly in mathematics. Missisquoi Valley Union High School also faces challenges, with a four-year graduation rate of 82.0%, slightly below the state average. The district's small student-teacher ratios, ranging from 9.7 to 14.3, may be a strength, but addressing the disparities in academic performance across the schools remains a priority for the Missisquoi Valley School District #89.