Summary:
The 05641 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary/middle schools and 1 high school. Barre Town Elementary & Middle School and Barre City Elementary/Middle School serve younger students, while Spaulding Union High School educates high schoolers. These schools demonstrate varying levels of academic performance, with Barre Town Elementary & Middle School consistently outperforming Barre City Elementary/Middle School on metrics like test scores and statewide rankings.
Spaulding Union High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 16th out of 37 Vermont high schools and earning 3-4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. It maintains a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 20.65% and a student-teacher ratio of 10.8, on par with the other schools in the area. Barre Town Elementary & Middle School also excels, ranking 67th out of 133 Vermont elementary schools and outperforming the state average in several grade-level assessments.
The data suggests a significant performance gap between the two elementary/middle schools, which may be influenced by socioeconomic factors. Barre City Elementary/Middle School has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 38.78%, indicating a lower socioeconomic status of its student population. Additionally, Barre City Elementary/Middle School has a more diverse student body, with higher percentages of minority students, which could present both challenges and opportunities for the school. Overall, the data highlights the importance of considering multiple factors, such as socioeconomic status and racial diversity, when analyzing school performance and identifying areas for improvement.
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