SHREWSBURY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL

Shrewsbury Mountain School is a public elementary school that is part of the Mill River Unified Union School District #52 school district, located in Cuttingsville, VT with about 81 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 5 teachers, Shrewsbury Mountain School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Shrewsbury Mountain School, located in Cuttingsville, Vermont, is a small, community-focused public elementary school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. As part of the Rutland South Supervisory Union (RSSU), the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging its rural setting to foster a close-knit learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging student inquiry, social-emotional development, and a strong connection to the local community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, often highlighting a philosophy that prioritizes the "whole child." By maintaining smaller class sizes, Shrewsbury Mountain School is able to offer individualized attention that helps students grow both intellectually and personally. With its focus on collaborative learning and active parental involvement, the school serves as a central hub for the residents of Shrewsbury, promoting a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become engaged, responsible citizens.

For more information, contact Shrewsbury Mountain School at (802) 492-3435 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 Mountain School Road
Cuttingsville, VT 05738
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SHREWSBURY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL is a public school in Cuttingsville, VT with about 81 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Vermont

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
81
Teachers:
5.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 81 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHREWSBURY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
97.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
Black or African American
1.2%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.