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Marion W. Cross School vs. Westshire Elementary School

Should you attend Marion W. Cross School or Westshire Elementary 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
Marion W. Cross School
22 Church Street
Norwich, VT 05055
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Westshire Elementary School
744 Vt Route 113
West Fairlee, VT 05083
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Marion W. Cross School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Marion W. Cross School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 68 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westshire Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
335 students
68 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marion W. Cross School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westshire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marion W. Cross School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westshire Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marion W. Cross School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westshire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marion W. Cross School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norwich 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 Westshire Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rivendell Interstate 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

#1 out of 280 schools in VT
(Top 1%)
#132 out of 280 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marion W. Cross 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 Westshire Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 1% in VT)
40-59%
(Top 30% in VT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion W. Cross School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norwich 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 Westshire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rivendell Interstate School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 1% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion W. Cross School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norwich 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 Westshire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rivendell Interstate School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 1% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion W. Cross School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Norwich 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 Westshire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rivendell Interstate 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 Marion W. Cross School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Westshire Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
46
13
Kindergarten Students
42
9
Grade 1 Students
39
12
Grade 2 Students
44
9
Grade 3 Students
32
7
Grade 4 Students
48
12
Grade 5 Students
43
6
Grade 6 Students
41
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Marion W. Cross School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Norwich School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marion W. Cross School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norwich 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 Westshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rivendell Interstate School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marion W. Cross School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norwich School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rivendell Interstate School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marion W. Cross School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norwich 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 Westshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rivendell Interstate School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
96%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marion W. Cross School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norwich 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 Westshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rivendell Interstate 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
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marion W. Cross School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norwich School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rivendell Interstate School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.08
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marion W. Cross School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norwich 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 Westshire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rivendell Interstate 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
7%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marion W. Cross School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norwich 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 Westshire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rivendell Interstate 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%
9%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westshire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rivendell Interstate 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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