Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thatcher Brook Primary School Usd #45 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
96%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Duxbury/Waterbury Union #45 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
How many students attend Thatcher Brook Primary School Usd #45?
443 students attend Thatcher Brook Primary School Usd #45.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Thatcher Brook Primary School Usd #45 students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thatcher Brook Primary School Usd #45?
Thatcher Brook Primary School Usd #45 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thatcher Brook Primary School Usd #45 offer ?
Thatcher Brook Primary School Usd #45 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Thatcher Brook Primary School Usd #45 part of?
Thatcher Brook Primary School Usd #45 is part of Duxbury/Waterbury Union #45 School District.
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