Brighton School District

The Brighton School District in Vermont has only one school, Brighton Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 122 students. Based on the available data, Brighton Elementary School does not appear to be a standout performer in the state, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Vermont elementary schools in recent years and earning a below-average 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Brighton Elementary School struggles, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly below the state averages. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, the school's proficiency rate is just 21.43% compared to the state average of 48%. The school's 8th grade proficiency rates are also low, with only 42.86% proficient in ELA and 7.14% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 57% and 34%, respectively.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $13,873 and low student-teacher ratio of 9.1, its academic performance remains below the state average. This suggests that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 68.85%, indicates a population with significant economic disadvantages, which could be contributing to the low academic performance. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges will be crucial in order to provide a high-quality education for the community.