For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,107 students in Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
5 Schools
306 Schools
# Students
1,107 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 103 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Graduation Rate
79%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
94%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,831 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,570 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,831
$29,860
Spending / Student
$16,570
$29,121
Best Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poultney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
96 School Circle
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5212
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5212
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
West Rutland School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
713 Main Street
West Rutland, VT 05777
(802) 438-2288
West Rutland, VT 05777
(802) 438-2288
Grades: PK-12
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Poultney High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
154 East Main Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Proctor Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Park Street
Proctor, VT 05765
(802) 459-3353
Proctor, VT 05765
(802) 459-3353
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
Proctor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14 School Street
Proctor, VT 05765
(802) 459-2225
Proctor, VT 05765
(802) 459-2225
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70?
Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 manages 5 public schools serving 1,107 students.
What is the rank of Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70?
Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 is ranked #87 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70?
94% of Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70?
Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,570 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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