Summary:
The 05158 zip code area is home to two schools - Bellows Falls Union High School and Westminster Schools. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and K-6, respectively, and face significant challenges in academic performance and student engagement.
Bellows Falls Union High School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 14th out of 16 Vermont high schools in 2022-2023 to 39th out of 42 in 2024-2025. This decline is accompanied by a low 4-year graduation rate of 82.0% and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.0%. The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages, with only 27.27% of 9th graders proficient or better in ELA, 30.36% in Math, and 17.46% in Science.
Similarly, Westminster Schools has also struggled, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 66th out of 169 Vermont elementary schools in 2016-2017 and 93rd out of 142 in 2017-2018. The school's test scores are below the state averages, with 43.75% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA and 25% in Math. Both schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges in the local community.
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