Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85


Summary:

The Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 in Vermont encompasses 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This rural district has seen significant performance disparities among its schools, with Montgomery Elementary School emerging as the clear academic leader in the region.

Montgomery Elementary consistently ranks among the top 2 elementary schools in Vermont, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students excel on state assessments, with 86.36% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 81.82% in Mathematics, and 81.82% in Science - all significantly higher than the state averages. In contrast, Berkshire Elementary School and Bakersfield School have consistently ranked in the bottom half of Vermont elementary schools, with lower test scores and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The data suggests that the quality of education and resources available at these schools may vary significantly, with Montgomery Elementary's exceptional performance potentially attributed to effective teaching practices, curriculum, or other factors. The district's lower-performing schools, such as Berkshire Elementary and Bakersfield School, may require targeted interventions or support to address their academic challenges and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students within the Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85.

District Detail

 80 Main Street
Richford, VT 05476

 (802) 848-7661

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 75 Vermont districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 822

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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