D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Hardwick Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 135 South Main Street, Hardwick, VT 05843
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 17% · Math 12% proficient · 3rd percentile in Vermont
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Vermont schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
234
Students
enrolled
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%3/100reading 1st percentile, math 5th percentile among Vermont middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Vermont schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −35 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Vermont. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−30 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−21 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Vermont state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White17%12%reading -31 pts, math -22 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -18 pts, math -11 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 135 South Main Street
City Hardwick
ZIP Code 05843
District 5000438
NCES School ID 500043800147
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 05843

Understanding the community around Hardwick Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,286
Per Capita Income $34,120
Poverty Rate 0.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%
High School or Higher 96.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $160,700
Median Rent $816
Owner-Occupied 73.6%
Renter-Occupied 26.4%
View full data for ZIP 05843 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hardwick Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.9%
Two or More Races 2.6%
Hispanic/Latino 1.3%
Black 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 234
Teachers (FTE) 21.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hardwick Elementary School?
Hardwick Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hardwick Elementary School?
Hardwick Elementary School has 234 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
What grades does Hardwick Elementary School serve?
Hardwick Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hardwick Elementary School receive per student?
Hardwick Elementary School receives $20,608 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hardwick Elementary School in 05843 ▼
Avg Home Value
$261,857
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,152
1-Year Change
+10.7%
% Renters
26.4%

Other Schools in 05843

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026