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Williston Schools

Public | PK-8 | 1133 students

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Posted October 28, 2012

We love love love Williston Schools!! It is wonderful to see my children thriving. They both love their teachers. I feel they are getting an exceptional education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2011

Great school! My son Is beyond his grade level In ability and the school accommodates that through its flexibility. He is in a multiple-age track, though other options exist for other learnings styles, including looping with the same class two years in a row. We also like the small town community with big town amenities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2010

The Williston schools cannot be considered excellent because there is not a strong literacy curriculum. In the K-2 program there is a strong bias toward teaching reading using the whole language approach. Results of research by the National Reading Panel have been largely ignored and the extremely expensive, but minimally effective Reading Recovery Program is used. Although the Fundations Program and Lexia are used to teach phonics, this is taught seperately and students are not taught to apply phonics to reading. The teachers, although well meaning are not well trained in teaching reading. There is an overemphasis on technology compared to teaching basic skills.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2007

Allen Brook School (K-4) is a great elementary school in Williston. Wonderfully caring, involved teachers and principal, lots of schoolwide energy, and wide variety of extracurricular programs, themes, and events... Friday morning music in the lobby, 'Walk to School Wednesday', Author's Tea, and global warming week are just a sampling of the positive energy displayed at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
65%

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 65% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
54%
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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 57% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
78%
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 Students79%
Female81%
Male75%
White (not Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant79%

Reading

All Students83%
Female90%
Male77%
White (not Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students83%
Female84%
Male84%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant83%

Reading

All Students80%
Female87%
Male73%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant80%

Science

All Students64%
Female66%
Male63%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities67%
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 Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)28%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students78%
Female83%
Male72%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)21%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant78%

Writing

All Students45%
Female54%
Male37%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)46%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant45%
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 Students67%
Female73%
Male63%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant67%

Reading

All Students77%
Female88%
Male69%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant77%
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 Students70%
Female71%
Male69%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)14%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%

Reading

All Students85%
Female94%
Male79%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)46%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%
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%
Female79%
Male68%
White (not Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)17%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant73%

Reading

All Students84%
Female86%
Male81%
White (not Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)34%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant84%

Science

All Students41%
Female43%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
White (not Hispanic)41%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant41%

Writing

All Students67%
Female81%
Male54%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
Students without disabilities74%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 94%
Asian 3% 2%
Black 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 1%
Two or more races 2% 2%
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 10%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A11
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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195 Central School Dr
Williston, VT 05495
Phone: (802) 878-2762

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