Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, West Rutland School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Rutland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
West Rutland School's student population of 324 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
![This chart display total students of West Rutland School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of West Rutland School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/84000/83931/west-rutland-school-chart-MgnfV2.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
![This chart display the total teachers of West Rutland School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the total teachers of West Rutland School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/84000/83931/west-rutland-school-chart-ydg7Yg.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
West Rutland School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Rutland School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in West Rutland School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in West Rutland School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/84000/83931/west-rutland-school-chart-bvp6mH3.png)
Black
n/a
3%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in West Rutland School and the percentage of Black public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in West Rutland School and the percentage of Black public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/84000/83931/west-rutland-school-chart-bkjtDVg.png)
White
96%
88%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in West Rutland School and the percentage of White public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in West Rutland School and the percentage of White public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/84000/83931/west-rutland-school-chart-b45buZp.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
![This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in West Rutland School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in West Rutland School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/84000/83931/west-rutland-school-chart-lgm8KG.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Rutland School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Rutland School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/84000/83931/west-rutland-school-chart-Zdhfm2.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VT. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VT.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/84000/83931/west-rutland-school-chart-3BmPvZ.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of West Rutland School and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of West Rutland School and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/84000/83931/west-rutland-school-chart-NWU6zx.png)
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
![This chart display graduation rate of West Rutland School and public school graduation rate of Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display graduation rate of West Rutland School and public school graduation rate of Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/84000/83931/west-rutland-school-chart-hyNHOq.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
![This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Rutland School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Rutland School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/84000/83931/west-rutland-school-chart-mWTZnD.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Rutland School's ranking?
West Rutland School is ranked #199 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are West Rutland School often compared to?
West Rutland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poultney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Rutland School?
The graduation rate of West Rutland School is 80%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend West Rutland School?
324 students attend West Rutland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of West Rutland School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Rutland School?
West Rutland School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Rutland School offer ?
West Rutland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Rutland School part of?
West Rutland School is part of Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70.
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