Summary:
The 05261 zip code in Vermont has only one school, Pownal Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 249 students. The school is part of the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87, which is ranked 68 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Pownal Elementary School does not appear to be a standout school, as it has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Vermont elementary schools, ranking 135th out of 137 schools in the 2024-2025 school year, 130th out of 133 schools in 2023-2024, and 111th out of 113 schools in 2022-2023. The school has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well below average compared to other schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels, with the 5th-grade Science proficiency rate being just 16.67% compared to the state average of 44.2%.
The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Pownal Elementary School, at 82.73% in the 2024-2025 school year, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the challenges in academic performance. The combination of low academic performance and high poverty levels at Pownal Elementary School indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the school and its students.
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