Summary:
The 05763 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Lothrop School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 185 students. Lothrop School is part of the Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53, which is ranked 57 out of 72 districts in Vermont and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lothrop School's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly in recent years, ranging from 51st out of 113 Vermont elementary schools in 2022-2023 (3-star rating) to 119th out of 133 in 2021-2022 (1-star rating). In the current 2023-2024 school year, it is ranked 74th out of 133 Vermont elementary schools (2-star rating). While the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are close to or slightly below the state averages, its mathematics and science proficiency rates are notably lower than the Vermont averages, indicating a need for improvement in these areas.
With 43.24% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Lothrop School serves a relatively high-need population, which may present additional challenges and require targeted support and resources. Despite the high spending of $12,511 per student, the school's academic performance has been inconsistent, suggesting that the investment has not yet translated into consistently strong student outcomes.
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