The Marlboro School is a small public school in Marlboro, Vermont. Marlboro is a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools Marlboro has an enrollment of 79 students. It is one of six k-8 schools in Vermont with an enrollment of less than 80. Classrooms are all multi-aged, except for kindergarten.
Serving 76 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Marlboro Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marlboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marlboro Elementary School's student population of 76 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Marlboro School is to develop personal growth, creative problem solving, and diverse means of communication in students so that they are knowledgeable stewards of their communities at home and abroad.
School Rankings
Marlboro Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marlboro Elementary School is 0.26, which is more 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
#120 out of 280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
5%
3%
White
86%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marlboro Elementary School's ranking?
Marlboro Elementary School is ranked #120 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Marlboro Elementary School often compared to?
Marlboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Marlboro Elementary School?
76 students attend Marlboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Marlboro Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marlboro Elementary School?
Marlboro Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marlboro Elementary School offer ?
Marlboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marlboro Elementary School part of?
Marlboro Elementary School is part of Marlboro School District.
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