Summary:
The 05032 zip code area is home to two schools - Bethel Elementary School and White River Valley Middle School, both part of the White River Unified School District #79. Based on the available data, Bethel Elementary stands out as a strong performer, ranking 19th out of 113 Vermont elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bethel Elementary boasts impressive academic results, with proficiency rates on the VTCAP assessments significantly higher than the statewide averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. The school also benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.2, suggesting more individualized attention for students. In contrast, White River Valley Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, from 62nd out of 85 middle schools in 2020-2021 to 23rd out of 50 in 2022-2023. The school's proficiency rates on VTCAP assessments are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in 8th grade Math.
The data also reveals differences in the student populations of the two schools. Bethel Elementary has a student body that is 97.04% White, while White River Valley Middle School has a more diverse student population, with 91.04% White, 3.73% African American, 2.24% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other races. Additionally, White River Valley Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (57.46%) compared to Bethel Elementary (41.48%), suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
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