Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barre City Elementary/middle School 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 21% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barre City Elementary/middle School's student population of 757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Kind, Safe, and Responsible
School Rankings
Barre City Elementary/middle School 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 Barre City Elementary/middle School is 0.26, 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
#250 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
86%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Barre City Elementary/middle School's ranking?
Barre City Elementary/middle School is ranked #250 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Barre City Elementary/middle School often compared to?
Barre City Elementary/middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barre Town Elementary & Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Barre City Elementary/middle School?
757 students attend Barre City Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Barre City Elementary/middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barre City Elementary/middle School?
Barre City Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barre City Elementary/middle School offer ?
Barre City Elementary/middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barre City Elementary/middle School part of?
Barre City Elementary/middle School is part of Barre Unified Union School District #97.
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