Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
21%
3%
White
46%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes's ranking?
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes is ranked #145 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes often compared to?
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnesis often viewed alongside schools like Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes?
200 students attend Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes students are White, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes?
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes offer ?
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes part of?
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes is part of Burlington School District.
In what neighborhood is Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes located?
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes is located in the Old North End neighborhood of Burlington, VT. There are 1 other public schools located in Old North End.
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