Summary:
The city of Williamstown, Vermont is home to two schools: Williamstown Middle/High School and Williamstown Elementary School. These schools are part of the Paine Mountain Union School District #68, which is ranked 42nd out of 51 districts in Vermont and rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Williamstown Middle/High School has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 32nd out of 46 Vermont high schools in 2020-2021 to 9th out of 16 in 2022-2023. However, the school struggles with math proficiency, with only 13.16% of 9th graders proficient or better, compared to the Vermont average of 33.03%. In contrast, Williamstown Elementary School performs better in math, with 40.74% of 3rd graders proficient or better, compared to the Vermont average of 37.19%.
Both schools have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the racial demographics of the schools are not representative of the broader racial diversity in Vermont, with over 93% of students being white at both schools. This could suggest a need to address equity and inclusion within the district. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the schools in Williamstown, Vermont, highlighting both areas of strength and areas for improvement.
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