Top Rankings
Barstow Unified Union School District #49 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 161 students in Barstow Unified Union School District #49. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Vermont.
Public School in Barstow Unified Union School District #49 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
1 School
306 Schools
# Students
161 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barstow Unified Union School District #49, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 103 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
87%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,099 is higher than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,683 is higher than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,099
$29,860
Spending / Student
$31,683
$29,121
Best Barstow Unified Union School District #49 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barstow Memorial School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 Chittenden Road
Chittenden, VT 05737
(802) 773-6926
Chittenden, VT 05737
(802) 773-6926
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barstow Unified Union School District #49?
Barstow Unified Union School District #49 manages 1 public schools serving 161 students.
What is the rank of Barstow Unified Union School District #49?
Barstow Unified Union School District #49 is ranked #6 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barstow Unified Union School District #49?
87% of Barstow Unified Union School District #49 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barstow Unified Union School District #49?
Barstow Unified Union School District #49 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Barstow Unified Union School District #49's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,683 is higher than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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