Summary:
The 05778 zip code area has only one elementary school, Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting, which serves grades PK-6. The school is part of the Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53, which is ranked 47 out of 75 districts in Vermont and has a 2-star rating.
Otter Creek Academy has faced some challenges in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 60th out of 133 Vermont elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 113th out of 137 in 2024-2025. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, is below the statewide averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.6%, which can significantly impact student learning and outcomes.
Despite these challenges, Otter Creek Academy has a relatively small student population of 92 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 7.4. However, over 50% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. Addressing the root causes of the school's academic and attendance issues, as well as the socioeconomic factors, will be crucial for improving the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Otter Creek Academy.
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