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Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85

Vermont · Public School District
4
Schools
817
Students
$23,907
Per-Pupil Spend
+67% nat'l
41.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 is a public school district in Vermont serving 817 students across 4 schools. It includes 4 elementary school. Per-pupil spending of $23,907 is above average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bakersfield SchoolPK–08144
Berkshire Elementary SchoolPK–08187
Montgomery Elementary SchoolPK–08151
Sheldon Elementary SchoolPK–08335
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,907+67% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
99%
State
98.9%
Local (property tax)
0.8%
Federal
0.3%

State funding accounts for 99% 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
817
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score45/100
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,907 per pupil — 67% 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 Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85?
Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 817 students.
How much does Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 spend per student?
Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 spends $23,907 per pupil — 67% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85?
41% of students in Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85?
No, Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 serve?
Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85?
The median opportunity score across schools in Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 is 45/100. 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.