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Missisquoi Valley School District #89

100 Robin Hood Drive Suite 2
Swanton, VT 05488-0130
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Missisquoi Valley School District #89 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,837 students in Missisquoi Valley School District #89. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Missisquoi Valley School District #89 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
4 Schools
306 Schools
# Students
1,837 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Missisquoi Valley School District #89, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VT)
#33 out of 103 school districts
(Top 50%)
41%
40%
45%
44%
32%
35%
87%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.23
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
76%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,769 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,619 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VT)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,769
$29,860
Spending / Student
$22,619
$29,121

Best Missisquoi Valley School District #89 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Central School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15 School Street
Franklin, VT 05457
(802) 285-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Swanton School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24 Fourth Street
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-5346
Gr: PK-6 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Highgate Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
219 Gore Road
Highgate Center, VT 05459
(802) 868-4170
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Missisquoi Valley Union High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 Thunderbird Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Gr: 7-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Missisquoi Valley School District #89?
Missisquoi Valley School District #89 manages 4 public schools serving 1,837 students.
What is the rank of Missisquoi Valley School District #89?
Missisquoi Valley School District #89 is ranked #36 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Missisquoi Valley School District #89?
76% of Missisquoi Valley School District #89 students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Missisquoi Valley School District #89?
Missisquoi Valley School District #89 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Missisquoi Valley School District #89's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,619 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,837 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in VT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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