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Dummerston Schools

Public Grades PK, KG-8

Summary

Dummerston Schools is a high-performing elementary school serving grades PK-8 in East Dummerston, Vermont, with 162 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.3. As part of the Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96, Dummerston Schools consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 78.95% of 4th graders and 58.82% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 54% and 55%, respectively. In mathematics, 31.58% of 4th graders and 52.94% of 6th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 30% and 46%.

Dummerston Schools is ranked among the top 33 elementary schools in Vermont for the 2023-2024 school year and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it well above the state average and many of the nearby schools. The school has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (33.33%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 45.71% to 71.54%, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. While Dummerston Schools' ranking has fluctuated slightly over the past few years, its consistent academic performance and strong ranking indicate a well-rounded and effective educational program.

Compared to other schools in the Windham Southeast Unified Union School District, Dummerston Schools outperforms many of its neighbors, such as Guilford Central School and Putney Central School, which also demonstrate strong performance. This suggests a generally high-quality educational environment in the region, with Dummerston Schools standing out as a particularly strong performer.

171

Students ?

9.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

34.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

52 Schoolhouse Road
East Dummerston, VT 05346-9669

(802) 254-2733

District: Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Hispanic:

2.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 73rd percentile in 2023 → 75th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Vermont average (56% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school56%

Vermont avg46%

Not ranked this year

Dummerston Schools did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

24^th of 75Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2024	69.4	33 of 133	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	68.8	30 of 113	73.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2024	59.5	55 of 142	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.7	39 of 133	70.7%	★★★★☆
2022	69.8	40 of 145	72.4%	★★★★☆
2021	85.3	14 of 147	90.5%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2024	71.3	21 of 92	77.2%	★★★★☆
2022	78.3	15 of 91	83.5%	★★★★☆
2021	74.9	19 of 94	79.8%	★★★★☆

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)

Elementary school

White (2024)61st percentile-14 vs school

Middle school

White (2024)77th percentile

By subject vs Vermont (2023-2024) ?

English Language Arts69%+15 vs state

Mathematics42%+4 vs state

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Schools Near Dummerston Schools

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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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dummerston Schools	Public	PK, KG-8	52 Schoolhouse Road	East Dummerston	05346	Windham County	Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 254-2733	171	19	9.1	34.5%	156 (91.2%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (2.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)								(n/a)
Putney Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	182 Westminster Road	Putney	05346	Windham County	Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 387-5521	192	25	7.6	39.6%	151 (78.6%)	2 (1.0%)	16 (8.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	20 (10.4%)	80.5	21^st of 137 public elementary schools	84.7%		56.5	51^st of 133 public elementary schools	61.7%	30		83.3		83.3	52.2	75.0		33.3		66.7	34.8
Green Street School	Public	PK, KG-6	164 Green Street	Brattleboro	05301	Windham County	Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 254-3737	237	27	8.7	62.4%	181 (76.4%)	12 (5.1%)	31 (13.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	52.9	67^th of 137 public elementary schools	51.1%		41.3	78^th of 133 public elementary schools	41.4%	11	51.5	60.0	51.7	61.1			33.3	33.3	31.0	66.7		31.0
Newbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14 School Road	Newfane	05345	Windham County	West River Valley Union Education District #72A	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 365-7536	96	6	16.0	44.8%	90 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	52.8	68^th of 137 public elementary schools	50.4%		60.1	47^th of 133 public elementary schools	64.7%	21	28.6	68.8	57.1				14.3	31.3	57.1			64.3
Academy School	Public	PK, KG-6	860 Western Avenue	Brattleboro	05301	Windham County	Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 254-3743	418	40	10.5	62.7%	300 (71.8%)	21 (5.0%)	37 (8.9%)	22 (5.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	34 (8.1%)	52.1	70^th of 137 public elementary schools	48.9%		52.1	59^th of 133 public elementary schools	55.6%	11	51.9	57.7	69.8	47.2			31.5	35.9	34.5	41.5		51.7
Oak Grove School	Public	PK, KG-6	15 Moreland Avenue	Brattleboro	05301	Windham County	Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 254-3740	125	16	7.9	70.4%	82 (65.6%)	16 (12.8%)	14 (11.2%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.0%)	47.6	73^rd of 137 public elementary schools	46.7%		33.8	94^th of 133 public elementary schools	29.3%	21	52.4		50.0				33.3		16.7			50.0
Guilford Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	374 School Road	Guilford	05301	Windham County	Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 254-2271	143	15	9.4	53.1%	127 (88.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	39.6	86^th of 137 public elementary schools	37.2%		73.9	23^rd of 133 public elementary schools	82.7%	63	52.6	69.6	38.9	43.8			31.6	34.8	16.7	37.5		22.2
Westminster Schools	Public	PK, KG-6	301 School Street	Westminster	05158	Windham County	Westminster School District	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(802) 722-3241	169	25	6.8	50.3%	150 (88.8%)	2 (1.2%)	12 (7.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)								(n/a)		43.8						25.0					$00	$00	$00
Marlboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	2669 Route 9	Marlboro	05344	Windham County	Marlboro School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 254-2668	76	9	8.7	53.9%	65 (85.5%)	4 (5.3%)	3 (3.9%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)	76.9						30.8						$14,044	$00	$14,044
Townshend Village School	Public	PK, KG-5	66 Common Road	Townshend	05353	Windham County	West River Valley Union Education District #72A	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 365-7506	112	7	16.0	51.8%	103 (92.0%)	3 (2.7%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	66.7	38^th of 137 public elementary schools	72.3%					(n/a)	56.3	60.0	50.0				43.8	40.0	53.3			60.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Dummerston Schools

What district is Dummerston Schools in?

Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96

What is the racial makeup of Dummerston Schools?

Students at Dummerston Schools are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

How many students attend Dummerston Schools?

In the 2024-25 school year, 171 students attended Dummerston Schools.

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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.

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