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Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61

Vermont · Public School District
6
Schools
1,411
Students
$26,602
Per-Pupil Spend
+85% nat'l
21.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 is a public school district in Vermont serving 1,411 students across 6 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,602 is above average for a US public school district. Only 21% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools5 schools
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mt. Abraham Union High School07–12621
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,602+85% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
92%
State
91.9%
Local (property tax)
2.1%
Federal
6.0%

State funding accounts for 92% 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
6
Schools
1,411
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $26,602 per pupil — 85% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61?
Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,411 students.
What is the graduation rate for Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 spend per student?
Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 spends $26,602 per pupil — 85% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61?
21% of students in Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61?
No, Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 serve?
Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 is 40/100. 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.