Summary:
The 05255 zip code is home to a single public school, Manchester Elementary/Middle School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 413 students. The school is part of the Taconic and Green Regional School District #63, which is ranked 23 out of 72 districts in Vermont and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Manchester Elementary/Middle School's academic performance has shown some variability in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 44th out of 113 Vermont elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 80th out of 133 in 2021-2022. The school's proficiency rates on VTCAP (Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program) tests vary across grade levels and subject areas, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 23.08% in 8th grade math to 53.85% in 6th grade math, compared to the statewide averages.
Despite the school's fluctuating performance, it appears to be well-resourced, with a per-student spending of $12,126 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11:1 in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as 53.51% of its students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. These factors may contribute to the school's academic outcomes and suggest areas for potential improvement or targeted interventions.
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