Summary:
The 05821 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, Barnet Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has an enrollment of 135 students. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, from 42nd out of 133 Vermont elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 81st out of 133 in 2023-2024, it continues to face significant challenges, including below-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and high poverty levels.
Barnet Elementary School's proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics are notably lower than the statewide averages for Vermont, particularly in the upper grades. For example, in 8th grade, the school's ELA proficiency rate is 44.44% compared to the Vermont average of 59.84%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate is just 5.56% compared to the state average of 36.84%. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.6% is quite high, which can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes.
With 60% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Barnet Elementary School serves a population with significant economic challenges, which can present additional barriers to student success. The school's relatively small size, with only 135 students, may provide both advantages and disadvantages in terms of resources, personalized attention, and opportunities for students. Overall, the data suggests that Barnet Elementary School is facing a range of challenges that may be contributing to its declining statewide ranking and the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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