The West Rutland School is a public secondary school located in Rutland County, Vermont. The school serves about 360 students.
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, West Rutland School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Rutland School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
Engaged, Empowered, and Prepared for tomorrow
School Rankings
West Rutland School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Rutland School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
1%
3%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Rutland School's ranking?
West Rutland School is ranked #207 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are West Rutland School often compared to?
West Rutland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poultney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Rutland School?
The graduation rate of West Rutland School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend West Rutland School?
325 students attend West Rutland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Rutland School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Rutland School?
West Rutland School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Rutland School offer ?
West Rutland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Rutland School part of?
West Rutland School is part of Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70.
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