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Chamberlin School vs. Rick Marcotte Central School

Should you attend Chamberlin School or Rick Marcotte Central School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Chamberlin School
262 White Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Rick Marcotte Central School
200 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Chamberlin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Rick Marcotte Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chamberlin School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rick Marcotte Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
480 students
421 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chamberlin School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rick Marcotte Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chamberlin School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rick Marcotte Central School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chamberlin School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rick Marcotte Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chamberlin School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Burlington School District and the state of Vermont, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rick Marcotte Central School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Burlington School District and the state of Vermont, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#42 out of 280 schools in VT
(Top 20%)
#55 out of 280 schools in VT
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chamberlin School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rick Marcotte Central School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in VT)
47%
(Top 30% in VT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chamberlin School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Burlington School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rick Marcotte Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Burlington School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chamberlin School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Burlington School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rick Marcotte Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Burlington School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chamberlin School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Burlington School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rick Marcotte Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Burlington School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chamberlin School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rick Marcotte Central School by grade.
Pre-K Students
231
26
Kindergarten Students
38
47
Grade 1 Students
47
55
Grade 2 Students
41
71
Grade 3 Students
39
79
Grade 4 Students
35
73
Grade 5 Students
49
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Chamberlin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Burlington School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1993-94 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rick Marcotte Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Burlington School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1999-00 school year.
% Asian
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chamberlin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Burlington School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rick Marcotte Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Burlington School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chamberlin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Burlington School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rick Marcotte Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Burlington School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chamberlin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Burlington School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rick Marcotte Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Burlington School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
75%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chamberlin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Burlington School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rick Marcotte Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Burlington School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chamberlin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Burlington School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rick Marcotte Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Burlington School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.43
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chamberlin School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Burlington School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rick Marcotte Central School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Burlington School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chamberlin School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Burlington School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rick Marcotte Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Burlington School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chamberlin School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Burlington School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rick Marcotte Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Burlington School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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