Top Rankings
River Valleys Unified School District #73 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 136 students in River Valleys Unified School District #73. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Vermont.
51爆料s in River Valleys Unified School District #73 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
2 Schools
306 Schools
# Students
136 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Valleys Unified School District #73, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 154 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
94%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,750 is higher than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,588 is higher than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,750
$29,860
Spending / Student
$43,588
$29,121
Best River Valleys Unified School District #73 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wardsboro Central School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
70 School Road
Wardsboro, VT 05355
(802) 896-6210
Wardsboro, VT 05355
(802) 896-6210
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9 Schoolhouse Road
East Dover, VT 05341
(802) 464-5386
East Dover, VT 05341
(802) 464-5386
Grades: PK-6
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Valleys Unified School District #73?
River Valleys Unified School District #73 manages 2 public schools serving 136 students.
What is the rank of River Valleys Unified School District #73?
River Valleys Unified School District #73 is ranked #3 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Valleys Unified School District #73?
94% of River Valleys Unified School District #73 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Valleys Unified School District #73?
River Valleys Unified School District #73 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is River Valleys Unified School District #73's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,588 is higher than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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