Serving 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting's student population of 89 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting 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 Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting is 0.15, 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
#253 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
6%
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 Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting's ranking?
Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting is ranked #253 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting?
89 students attend Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting?
Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting offer ?
Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting part of?
Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting is part of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53.
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