Hartford School District

The Hartford School District in Vermont consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district's schools have shown a range of academic performance, with some standouts like Ottauquechee School and White River School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Ottauquechee School has been a consistent performer, ranking among the top 27 elementary schools in Vermont over the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5 and has the highest 5th-grade science proficiency rate (56.67%) among the elementary schools. White River School has also maintained a strong academic standing, ranking among the top 41 elementary schools in Vermont for the 2023-2024 school year and excelling in Mathematics proficiency, with 60% of 3rd graders, 58.82% of 4th graders, and 48.39% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better.

The data also reveals some interesting differences in spending per student, free and reduced lunch rates, and student-teacher ratios across the district's schools. White River School has the highest spending per student at $17,540, while Hartford High School has the lowest at $14,813. White River School also has the highest free and reduced lunch rate at 50.49%, while Dothan Brook School has the lowest at 35.74%. These factors may play a role in the schools' academic performance and the challenges they face in supporting their student populations.