Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Academy School (Brattleboro) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
7%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
78%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Brattleboro School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
How many students attend Academy School (Brattleboro)?
353 students attend Academy School (Brattleboro).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Academy School (Brattleboro) students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy School (Brattleboro)?
Academy School (Brattleboro) has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy School (Brattleboro) offer ?
Academy School (Brattleboro) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Academy School (Brattleboro) part of?
Academy School (Brattleboro) is part of Brattleboro School District.
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