Best Public Schools in Zip Code 05353

The 05353 zip code area is home to two schools: Townshend Village School, an elementary school, and Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School, a middle and high school. These schools are part of the West River Valley Union Education District #72B and the West River Valley Union Education District #72A.

Based on the available data, Townshend Village School stands out as the higher-performing school in the area. It ranked 38th out of 137 Vermont elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School ranked 31st out of 42 Vermont high schools with a 1-star rating. Townshend Village School outperformed the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5, while Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School had lower proficiency rates than the state average in those subjects for grades 6 and 9.

Both schools have similar high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, around 51-52%, indicating a similar socioeconomic profile for the student populations. However, Townshend Village School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 16:1 compared to 8:1 at Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School. The consistently low statewide ranking and test scores for Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School suggest that the school may be facing challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, while Townshend Village School's strong performance indicates it is effectively serving its students.