Top Rankings
Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,186 students in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
4 Schools
306 Schools
# Students
1,186 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 103 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Graduation Rate
77%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
88%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,228 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,531 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,228
$29,860
Spending / Student
$18,531
$29,121
Best Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lothrop School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3447 U.s. Route 7
Pittsford, VT 05763
(802) 483-6361
Pittsford, VT 05763
(802) 483-6361
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Neshobe School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17 Neshobe Circle
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-3721
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-3721
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
87 South Main Street
Whiting, VT 05778
(802) 623-7991
Whiting, VT 05778
(802) 623-7991
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Otter Valley Union High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2997 Franklin Street
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-6833
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-6833
Gr: 7-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53?
Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 manages 4 public schools serving 1,186 students.
What is the rank of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53?
Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 is ranked #91 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53?
88% of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53?
Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,531 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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