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Brighton School District

Public school districtGrades PK–8

Serves Brighton.

Students
127
Schools
1
Spent per student
$21,416
VT $25,064
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
The gist

What stands out about Brighton School District

  • Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
  • Spends 15% less per student than the VT average
  • 9 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 10.4% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Gilman.

PK–87 schoolsKingdom East Unified Union School District

Test scores vs. VT

2020–21
Math proficiency32%
State average 33.2%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 48.3%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$21,416 per student · 15% below VT
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 34%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 2%State 98%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
115’20
123’21
135’22
122’23
127’24

Up 10.4% since 2020.

Students
White 98%Hispanic <1%Black <1%Two or more races <1%

Schools in the district

1 public school.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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