Summary:
The 05401 zip code of Burlington, Vermont is home to 6 elementary schools that are part of the Burlington School District, which is ranked 28 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational experiences, from traditional academic programs to specialized magnet school offerings.
Among the standout schools in this area is Champlain School, which ranks 6th out of 133 Vermont elementary schools and earns a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school excels in academic performance, with 5th-grade students scoring well above the state average in English Language Arts and Science. Another high-performing school is C.P. Smith School, which ranks 14th out of 113 Vermont elementary schools and has above-average test scores in English Language Arts. In contrast, schools like J.J. Flynn School and Edmunds Elementary School struggle with lower proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support.
The data also reveals differences among the two magnet schools in the area, Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes and Integrated Arts Academy at H.O. Wheeler. Sustainability Academy has higher spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio, while Integrated Arts Academy has stronger academic performance, especially in 5th-grade Science. Additionally, the data highlights concerns about chronic absenteeism, which varies significantly across the schools and may be contributing to lower academic outcomes in some cases.
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