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Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting

Public Grades PK, KG-6

113^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 137 Vermont Elementary Schools

Better than 18% of Vermont elementary schools

Summary

Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting is an elementary school located in Whiting, Vermont, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53, which is ranked 47 out of 75 districts in Vermont and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Otter Creek Academy faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's performance has declined relative to other schools in Vermont, with its statewide ranking dropping from 60 out of 133 Vermont elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 113 out of 137 in 2024-2025. When compared to nearby schools, such as Neshobe School and Bingham Memorial School, Otter Creek Academy has lower test scores and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Addressing the issues at Otter Creek Academy, such as the high chronic absenteeism rates and low test scores, will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students. The school's performance has declined over time, and there are significant disparities in performance between Otter Creek Academy and some of the nearby schools. Improving the quality of instruction and support provided to students, as well as addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's population, will be important steps in helping Otter Creek Academy to improve its overall performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.

Students ?

7.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

51.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

87 South Main Street
Whiting, VT 05778-4019

(802) 623-7991

District: Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53

Students who attend Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting usually attend:

High:

Otter Valley Union High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Two or more races:

5.4%

African American:

1.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 55th percentile in 2022 → 18th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Vermont average (30% vs 45% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (18th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 37 percentile points since 2022

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

Vermont avg45%

113^th of 137

Vermont public elementary schools ?

Bottom 18%▼ down 37 pts since 2022

From top 45% (2022) to bottom 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53

47^th of 75Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 among Vermont districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	24.1	113 of 137	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.4	60 of 133	54.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	24.1	116 of 141	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.2	103 of 142	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.4	92 of 145	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)18th percentile~ school

By subject vs Vermont (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts37%-18 vs state

Mathematics37%~ state avg

Science16%-28 vs state

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Schools Near Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2025)				VTCAP Mathematics (2025)				VTCAP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting	Public	PK, KG-6	87 South Main Street	Whiting	05778	Addison County	Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 623-7991	92	12	7.4	51.1%	85 (92.4%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.4%)	24.1	113^th of 137 public elementary schools	17.5%					(n/a)			36.8				36.8		15.8
Salisbury Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	286 Kelly Cross Road	Salisbury	05769	Addison County	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 352-4291	62	6	10.5	54.8%	62 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$17,303	$512	$16,791
Orwell Village School	Public	PK, KG-6	494 Main Street	Orwell	05760	Addison County	Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 948-2871	115	9	13.1	62.6%	105 (91.3%)	8 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	62.9	47^th of 137 public elementary schools	65.7%		75.4	22^nd of 133 public elementary schools	83.5%	25	33.3	75.0			33.3	56.3
Shoreham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	130 School Road	Shoreham	05770	Addison County	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 897-7181	56	8	7.3	37.5%	53 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									23.5	$15,034	$445	$14,589
Bingham Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	112 School Road	Cornwall	05753	Addison County	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 462-2463	91	7	12.6	26.4%	87 (95.6%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.3	8^th of 137 public elementary schools	94.2%					(n/a)	73.7	76.5	69.2		68.4	61.1	61.5		69.2	$13,407	$397	$13,010
Neshobe School	Public	PK, KG-6	17 Neshobe Circle	Brandon	05733	Rutland County	Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 247-3721	387	34	11.3	50.4%	346 (89.4%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.7%)	25.9	110^th of 137 public elementary schools	19.7%		32.9	96^th of 133 public elementary schools	27.8%	14	40.0	47.8	36.0	50.0	27.3	13.3	26.0	37.5	28.0	$10,856	$00	$10,856
Bridport Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	3442 VT Route 22A	Bridport	05734	Addison County	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 758-2331	63	8	8.1	49.2%	62 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$18,811	$557	$18,254
Mary Hogan School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Mary Hogan Drive	Middlebury	05753	Addison County	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 382-1400	484	29	16.9	42.1%	440 (90.9%)	15 (3.1%)	9 (1.9%)	16 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	70.2	34^th of 137 public elementary schools	75.2%		73.7	24^th of 133 public elementary schools	82.0%	10	55.1	59.3	71.9		34.7	37.0	53.1		65.6
Benson Village School	Public	PK, KG-6	32 School Street	Benson	05743	Rutland County	Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 537-2491	97	8	12.3	73.2%	92 (94.8%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ripton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	753 Lincoln Road	Ripton	05766	Addison County	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 388-2208	39	4	8.8	33.3%	39 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$18,362	$543	$17,819

Frequently Asked Questions about Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting

Is Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting a good school?

Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting ranks in the bottom 17.5% of Vermont elementary schools.

How many students attend Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting?

In the 2024-25 school year, 92 students attended Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting.

What schools do graduates of Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting attend?

Students who attend Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting usually go on to attend:

High : Otter Valley Union High School

What district is Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting in?

Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53

What is the racial makeup of Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting?

Students at Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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