Summary:
The 05255 zip code in Vermont is home to a single elementary school, Manchester Elementary/Middle School, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 44th out of 113 Vermont elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 52nd out of 133 in 2023-2024 and 54th out of 137 in 2024-2025.
Academically, Manchester Elementary/Middle School has a mixed performance compared to the state average. While the school outperforms the state in 4th grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science, it underperforms in 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts, as well as in mathematics across most grade levels, except for 6th grade. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (46.97%), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. However, the school's small student-teacher ratio of 11:1 suggests a more personalized learning environment for its students.
Overall, the lone elementary school in the 05255 zip code, Manchester Elementary/Middle School, has a nuanced performance profile, with strengths in certain academic areas but room for improvement in others. The school's demographics and operational metrics, such as its high percentage of low-income students and small class sizes, provide additional context for understanding the school's characteristics and potential areas of focus for improvement.
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