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Barre City Elementary/Middle School

Public | PK-8 | 863 students

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Posted April 28, 2010

I have a 1st grader and 3rd grader at BCEMS. Our experience with the principal, teachers and staff has been an extremely positive one. The one thing that keep me in Barre City is for my children to be able to continue to attend BCEMS. Their teachers have been nothing short of amazing. The principal is dedicated to the children and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

I love this school and my kids enjoy going to school every mornin
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

My grandson wrote to me that his new school has a great library and he's learning to read and do math pretty fast. In a community with more kids on free lunch than any other school in Vermont, this school has dedicated teachers and staff who make the most of their time with the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2007

I have 4 children who attend this school from the 1st-6th grades. I m disappointed w/the way the school s staff communicates w/me regarding my children, their performance and needs. I have found that the majority don't concern themselves w/making the educational atmosphere suitable for all children. Additionally, I have a child w/ special needs, on an IEP for dyslexia. It has been a struggle for several years for my children to get the education they need and deserve at this school. However, the school does offer a decent breakfast and lunch program, outdoor play areas are well organized, the nursing staff is phenomenal, and the protocol for safety is superior. I also think the principal and many of the teachers are excellent; willing to go above the call of duty. Unfortunately, they don't offset the staffing that doesn t show they care.
—Submitted by MSM, a parent


Posted August 26, 2005

I have good experiences with this school for my daughters kindergarten year for the most part.My daughter left kindergarten being able to read very well and with a great more knowledge than she began with.So,academically I think so far it's wonderful.She enjoyed it and most of the staff was always friendly.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

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 NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. 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.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
40%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

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 NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. 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.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
41%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

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 NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. 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.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
70%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

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 NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. 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.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
63%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

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 NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. 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.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
15%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 57% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
60%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

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 NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. 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.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students60%
Female61%
Male60%
White (not Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant60%

Reading

All Students64%
Female67%
Male61%
White (not Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant64%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

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 NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. 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.

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.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students62%
Female56%
Male71%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)21%
Students without disabilities71%
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant62%

Reading

All Students61%
Female56%
Male67%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant61%

Science

All Students44%
Female39%
Male51%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant44%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

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 NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. 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.

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.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female80%
Male66%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)41%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant73%

Reading

All Students65%
Female78%
Male53%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities (IEP)16%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant65%

Writing

All Students44%
Female62%
Male25%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)42%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant44%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

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 NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. 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.

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.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students75%
Female72%
Male78%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students71%
Female72%
Male69%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant71%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

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 NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. 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.

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.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students54%
Female54%
Male55%
White (not Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities (IEP)16%
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant54%

Reading

All Students64%
Female67%
Male61%
White (not Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

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 NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. 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.

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.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students54%
Female63%
Male44%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant54%

Reading

All Students76%
Female84%
Male69%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%

Science

All Students2%
Female4%
Male2%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Not economically disadvantaged3%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities3%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English2%
Non-migrant2%

Writing

All Students47%
Female65%
Male30%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English47%
Non-migrant47%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

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 NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. 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.

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.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 94%
Two or more races 5% 2%
Asian 2% 2%
Black 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A11
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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50 Parkside Terrace
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: (802) 476-6541

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