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Missisquoi Valley School District #89

Vermont · Public School District
4
Schools
1,813
Students
$26,149
Per-Pupil Spend
+82% nat'l
37.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Missisquoi Valley School District #89 is a public school district in Vermont serving 1,813 students across 4 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $26,149 is above average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Franklin Central SchoolPK–06140
Highgate Elementary SchoolPK–06273
Swanton SchoolPK–06664
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Missisquoi Valley Union High School07–12736
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,149+82% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
82%
State
82.3%
Local (property tax)
2.6%
Federal
15.1%

State funding accounts for 82% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,813
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score44/100
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $26,149 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Missisquoi Valley School District #89?
Missisquoi Valley School District #89 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,813 students.
How much does Missisquoi Valley School District #89 spend per student?
Missisquoi Valley School District #89 spends $26,149 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Missisquoi Valley School District #89?
38% of students in Missisquoi Valley School District #89 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Missisquoi Valley School District #89?
No, Missisquoi Valley School District #89 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Missisquoi Valley School District #89 serve?
Missisquoi Valley School District #89 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Missisquoi Valley School District #89?
The median opportunity score across schools in Missisquoi Valley School District #89 is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.