Windsor School

Windsor School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Windsor, Vermont, with a total enrollment of 572 students. While the school has seen some fluctuations in its four-year graduation rate, the data reveals several key insights that differentiate it from the surrounding schools.

Academically, Windsor School's performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the VTCAP assessments, is generally lower than the state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 5th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 40.63%, compared to the state average of 55.07%. Similarly, in 5th grade Math, Windsor School's proficiency rate was 18.75%, compared to the state average of 35.59%. This pattern of underperformance compared to state averages is consistent across most grade levels and subjects. Additionally, the school's academic performance appears to be declining over time relative to the state average, which is a concerning trend.

Another key factor is the school's student population, which has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.28% in 2022-2023 to 48.6% in 2024-2025. This suggests that Windsor School serves a student population with a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the state average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.8 to 13.4 over the past few years, which could be a strength in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, it is unclear if this staffing model is effectively translating into improved academic outcomes for students.