Top Rankings
MT. Abraham Unified School District #61 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,272 students in MT. Abraham Unified School District #61. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in MT. Abraham Unified School District #61 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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
1,272 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MT. Abraham Unified School District #61, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
94%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,855 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,637 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,855
$29,860
Spending / Student
$28,637
$29,121
Best MT. Abraham Unified School District #61 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monkton Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1036 Monkton Road
Monkton, VT 05469
(802) 453-2314
Monkton, VT 05469
(802) 453-2314
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
Beeman Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 North Street
New Haven, VT 05472
(802) 453-2331
New Haven, VT 05472
(802) 453-2331
Grades: PK-6
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
Robinson School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Parsonage Road
Starksboro, VT 05487
(802) 453-2949
Starksboro, VT 05487
(802) 453-2949
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57 Mountain Street
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-3227
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-3227
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Abraham Union High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Airport Drive
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2333
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2333
Grades: 7-12
| 570 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MT. Abraham Unified School District #61?
MT. Abraham Unified School District #61 manages 5 public schools serving 1,272 students.
What is the rank of MT. Abraham Unified School District #61?
MT. Abraham Unified School District #61 is ranked #38 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MT. Abraham Unified School District #61?
94% of MT. Abraham Unified School District #61 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT. Abraham Unified School District #61?
MT. Abraham Unified School District #61 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is MT. Abraham Unified School District #61's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,637 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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