Molly Stark School

Summary:

Molly Stark School is an elementary school located in Bennington, Vermont, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 423 students. The school is part of the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87, which has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Molly Stark School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Vermont elementary schools, with a ranking of 125 out of 133 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 21.95% for 3rd grade to 42.86% for 4th grade, compared to the state averages of 48% and 54%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 2.33% for 3rd grade to 16.33% for 4th grade, compared to the state averages of 35% and 30%.

While Molly Stark School is struggling academically, some of the nearby schools in the same district, such as Shaftsbury Elementary School and Monument Elementary School, are performing better and have higher rankings from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the challenges faced by Molly Stark School may be specific to the school itself, rather than the broader district. Additionally, the high percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 60.67% to 84.87%, and the relatively high student-teacher ratio at Molly Stark School may be contributing to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

181 Orchard Street
Bennington, VT 05201-1799

(802) 442-2692

District: Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 133 Vermont Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.9%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.06. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Molly Stark School:

SchoolDigger ranks Molly Stark School 125^th of 133 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Molly Stark School in the ranking list.)

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Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 67^th of 72 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Molly Stark School

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Rank History for all students at Molly Stark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	9.08	144^th	148	2.7%
2022	8.38	130^th	133	2.3%
2024	11.06	125^th	133	6.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Molly Stark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	13.76	16^th	16	0.0%
2022	15.04	15^th	15	0.0%
2024	31.06	13^th	17	23.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Molly Stark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.95	40^th	44	9.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Molly Stark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	7.43	65^th	66	1.5%
2022	6.86	60^th	61	1.6%
2024	7.47	53^rd	55	3.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Molly Stark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	17.55	60^th	67	10.4%
2022	15.77	56^th	62	9.7%
2024	16.85	50^th	56	10.7%

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Rank History for White students at Molly Stark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	7.79	145^th	147	1.4%
2022	8.48	142^nd	145	2.1%
2023	11.70	126^th	133	5.3%
2024	11.65	135^th	142	4.9%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Molly Stark School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	418	8	2	26	0	23	477
2021	361	8	3	20	0	22	414
2022	367	5	0	20	0	23	415
2023	366	6	3	18	0	24	417
2024	372	6	2	22	1	20	423

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Molly Stark School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	477	22.3	21.3	65.8
2021	414	21.3	19.4	68.4
2022	415	23.1	17.9	71.3
2023	417	21.5	19.3	60.7
2024	423	22.6	18.7	84.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Molly Stark School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	477	22.3	21.3	65.8
2021	414	21.3	19.4	68.4
2022	415	23.1	17.9	71.3
2023	417	21.5	19.3	60.7
2024	423	22.6	18.7	84.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Molly Stark School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2024)				VTCAP Mathematics (2024)				VTCAP Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Molly Stark School	Public	PK, KG-5	181 Orchard Street	Bennington	05201	Bennington County	Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 442-2692	423	23	18.7	84.9%	372 (87.9%)	6 (1.4%)	22 (5.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	11.1	125^th of 133 public elementary schools	6.0%					(n/a)	22.0	42.9	24.0		2.3	16.3	8.0		16.3
Monument Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	66 Main Street	Bennington	05201	Bennington County	Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 447-7979	155	9	18.2	57.4%	142 (91.6%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Bennington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	128 Park Street	Bennington	05201	Bennington County	Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 442-5256	271	17	15.9	89.3%	234 (86.3%)	8 (3.0%)	8 (3.0%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	5.7	133^rd of 133 public elementary schools	0.0%					(n/a)	10.8				13.5				8.8
Shaftsbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	150 Buck Hill Road	Shaftsbury	05262	Bennington County	Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 442-4373	236	20	11.9	63.6%	212 (89.8%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	36.4	87^th of 133 public elementary schools	34.6%		37.4	69^th of 113 public elementary schools	38.9%	18	25.0	57.1	55.9	44.8	20.0	21.4	35.3	41.4	20.6
Woodford Hollow School	Public	PK, KG-6	995 VT Route 9	Bennington	05201	Bennington County	Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 442-4071	28	3	8.2	85.7%	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pownal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94 School House Road	Pownal	05261	Bennington County	Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 823-7333	261	17	15.3	78.5%	240 (92.0%)	5 (1.9%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	9.1	130^th of 133 public elementary schools	2.3%		8.2	111^th of 113 public elementary schools	1.8%	19	30.6	24.1	12.8	43.8	11.1	6.9	5.1	24.2	12.8
Fisher School	Public	PK, KG-5	504 East Arlington Road	Arlington	05250	Bennington County	Arlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 375-6409	209	16	13.0	57.4%	188 (90.0%)	5 (2.4%)	12 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	40.3	80^th of 133 public elementary schools	39.8%		36.2	73^rd of 113 public elementary schools	35.4%	7	40.0	46.9	65.5		6.7	3.1	37.9		51.7	$16,226	$00	$16,226
Stamford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	986 Main Road	Stamford	05352	Bennington County	Stamford School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 694-1379	78	7	10.5	42.3%	75 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$9,728	$00	$9,728
Sunderland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	98 Bear Ridge Road	Arlington	05250	Bennington County	Taconic and Green Regional School District #63	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 375-6100	61	7	9.2	34.4%	57 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.9%)								(n/a)								90.9		$12,947	$397	$12,550
Readsboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 Phelps Lane	Readsboro	05350	Bennington County	Readsboro School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 423-7786	40	6	6.4	37.5%	38 (95.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Molly Stark School

What is the racial makeup of Molly Stark School?

Students at Molly Stark School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Molly Stark School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Molly Stark School.

What district is Molly Stark School in?

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

Is Molly Stark School a good school?

Molly Stark School ranks in the bottom 6.0% of Vermont elementary schools.

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