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Northfield Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 330 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 31, 2012

Northfield has produced many successful alumni. Our children spent their whole 13 years in Northfield schools and did very well. Teachers work hard to accommodate childrens' needs and to respond to parent concerns and parents are doing well with being involved in the system. It is small town America for sure but provides good education all around, to children of all stripes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2012

I moved here this school year and my kids have skyrocketed! They were both low in reading and math coming into Northfield Elementary, but with the incredible work by their teachers, they are completing the school year at and above grade level! The PTO is great and there are wonderful clubs offered afterschool like the French Club and the Garden Club. The school production of Beauty and the Beast was quite impressive! Despite a bad reputation given to me by someone, I am MORE than happy I decided to ignore their advice and enrolled my kids into NES.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

We're still generally new to the area, as we moved here just 2 years back. Transitions are not something my son deals with well, but the school has helped him come into his own here & is having a very successful year! His teacher is supportive, teaches with positive direction & individual planning, which seems to be the concept through much of the school. Yay Northfield!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 27, 2008

Wonderful town with a many great teachers. Athletic's have always been a proud part of this school. Nfld's biggest issue is its school budget


Posted April 26, 2007

The Special Education Department lacks quality personnel. The people that are in office are incompitent. The school tends to assist only those who score extremely low, and not the ones who score just below average.
—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.

About these ratings

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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
52%

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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
26%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
29%
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 Students62%
Female62%
Male60%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant62%

Reading

All Students67%
Female81%
Male49%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant67%
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 Students68%
Female69%
Male66%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant68%

Reading

All Students72%
Female77%
Male66%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant72%

Science

All Students47%
Female41%
Male55%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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

Math

All Students49%
Female58%
Male36%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant49%

Reading

All Students53%
Female66%
Male36%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant53%

Writing

All Students19%
Female29%
Male5%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
Students without disabilities26%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English19%
Non-migrant19%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 94%
Black 2% 2%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Hispanic N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A11
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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10 Cross St
Northfield, VT 05663
Phone: (802) 485-6161

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