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Burlington School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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52 Institute Rd
Burlington, VT 05401
Chittenden County
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PH: (802) 864-8426

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3632 students
  • 10 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 67% (2012)
 71% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 59% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Math
 59% (2012)
 60% (2011)
 48% (2010)
 52% (2009)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading
 69% (2012)
 61% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 62% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Science
 51% (2012)
 46% (2011)
 47% (2010)
 41% (2009)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

Math
 62% (2012)
 51% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 58% (2009)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading
 63% (2012)
 64% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 66% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

Writing
 46% (2012)
 45% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2012.

Math
 59% (2012)
 53% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 60% (2009)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading
Data not available for this district (2012)
 63% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

Math
Data not available for this district (2012)
 59% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading
Data not available for this district (2012)
 70% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

Math
Data not available for this district (2012)
 55% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading
 78% (2012)
 71% (2011)
 76% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

Science
 32% (2012)
 33% (2011)
 35% (2010)
 24% (2009)
The state average for Science was 29% in 2012.

Writing
 63% (2012)
 62% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2012.

Math
 59% (2012)
 53% (2011)
 63% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Reading
 69% (2012)
 71% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 76% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

Science
 30% (2012)
 33% (2011)
 26% (2010)
 29% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2012.

Writing
 52% (2012)
 53% (2011)
 53% (2010)
 45% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 46% in 2012.

Math
 31% (2012)
 38% (2011)
 33% (2010)
 39% (2009)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2012.

Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Elementary & Middle School

Reading
 66% (2008)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 56% (2008)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

High School

Reading
Data not available for this district (2008)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
Data not available for this district (2008)
The state average for Writing was 39% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2008.

Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8, and 11 in science.
  • The results for all elementary and middle school grades are combined and displayed on GreatSchools profiles as Elementary & Middle School results. Grade 11 results are displayed as High School results.
  • The NECAP, given in the fall, tests students on content taught in the previous year. The results displayed are for the school where the content was taught, rather than the school where the test was administered.
  • The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

Testing in Vermont: An Overview

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 NECAP Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-migrant67%

MathThis District
All Students59%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-migrant59%
Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Non-migrant69%

ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-migrant51%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Non-migrant62%
Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female70%
Male55%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Non-migrant63%

WritingThis District
All Students46%
Female52%
Male40%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Non-migrant46%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female59%
Male59%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Non-migrant59%
Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
White (not Hispanic)87%
Non-migrant78%

ScienceThis District
All Students32%
Female31%
Male32%
Asiann/a
White (not Hispanic)39%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities37%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)5%
Proficient in English37%
Non-migrant32%

WritingThis District
All Students63%
Female67%
Male60%
White (not Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)13%
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant63%

MathThis District
All Students59%
White (not Hispanic)68%
Non-migrant59%
Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female77%
Male61%
Black15%
White (not Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)28%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)2%
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant69%

ScienceThis District
All Students30%
Female32%
Male28%
Black2%
White (not Hispanic)36%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities33%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)5%
Proficient in English33%
Non-migrant30%

WritingThis District
All Students52%
Female57%
Male46%
Black16%
White (not Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)5%
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant52%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female29%
Male34%
Black3%
White (not Hispanic)38%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities (IEP)4%
Students without disabilities35%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)5%
Proficient in English36%
Non-migrant31%
Source: VT Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8, and 11 in science.
  • The results for all elementary and middle school grades are combined and displayed on GreatSchools profiles as Elementary & Middle School results. Grade 11 results are displayed as High School results.
  • The NECAP, given in the fall, tests students on content taught in the previous year. The results displayed are for the school where the content was taught, rather than the school where the test was administered.
  • The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

Testing in Vermont: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11111
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic80%94%
Black, not Hispanic11%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%2%
Hispanic2%1%
Multiracial2%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program149%30%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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