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Rick Marcotte Central School

200 Market Street, South Burlington, VT, 05403

About Rick Marcotte Central School

Rick Marcotte Central School is a public school in South Burlington, Vermont, a small city. It serves students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 421 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1, which is better than the average for the district. There are 34 full-time equivalent teachers and 2 full-time school counselors on staff. There are 46% female and 54% male students, and about 33% of them are considered to be economically disadvantaged. Rick Marcotte Central School's academic programs focus on basic reading and math skills, but they also offer extra activities in science, social studies, and the arts. According to state assessment data, 47% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 62% did so in reading. These numbers are better than the district and state averages. The student body at Rick Marcotte Central School is fairly diverse, and the school benefits from being involved in the community. Overall, the school is a good place to learn, with steady academic results and chances to keep getting better in the core subjects.

Rick Marcotte Central School Contact Information

Address

200 Market Street, South Burlington, VT, 05403

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Phone

(802) 652-7200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 62% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
421
Total Students
$62874
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 22 IN STEM IN STATE

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 71.26%
Asian 8.31%
Hispanic 5.46%
Black 7.36%
Two+ Races 7.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
71.26%
Asian
8.31%
Hispanic
5.46%
Black
7.36%
Two+ Races
7.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 421
45.84%
193 Female
54.16%
228 Male

Student Population

421 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

263 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There is going to be a new administrator at Rick Marcotte Central School in South Burlington, Vermont. Stephanie Sumner, who used to be the co-principal of Charlotte Central School, is now the co-assistant principal at the school, which serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Sumner is excited to work in a new setup and is eager to make a difference.

FAQ

Q1. What type of learning environment is offered at Rick Marcotte Central School?

Ans. The school has a structured and welcoming environment that helps students learn and grow as people.

Q2. What do teachers do to get students to take responsibility?

Ans. Students are taught how to handle tasks, stick to routines, and take charge of their own learning.

Q3. What does the school do to encourage people to work together?

Ans. Students learn how to work together and talk to each other better through group activities and shared projects.

Q4. How is respect emphasized in daily activities?

Ans. Respectful behavior is reinforced through clear expectations and positive guidance.

Q5. How does the school talk to families?

Ans. Families stay informed through regular communication and school events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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