Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hinesburg Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hinesburg Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hinesburg Community School's student population of 485 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Hinesburg Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hinesburg Community School is 0.13, which is less 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
#34 out of 283 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Hinesburg Community School's ranking?
Hinesburg Community School is ranked #34 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Hinesburg Community School often compared to?
Hinesburg Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlotte Central School, Shelburne Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Hinesburg Community School?
485 students attend Hinesburg Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hinesburg Community School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hinesburg Community School?
Hinesburg Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hinesburg Community School offer ?
Hinesburg Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hinesburg Community School part of?
Hinesburg Community School is part of Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56.
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