District

South Burlington School District

VTSouth Burlington, VermontChittenden County

Contact & Location

500 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7100

Enrollment & Schools

5
Total Schools
2,700
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Elementary
Schools
3
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
1
Middle Schools
High
Schools
1
High Schools

Rating Distribution

00%
Below Average
120%
Average
480%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
5
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
74%
Asian
8%
Two or More Races
8%
Black / African American
6%
Hispanic / Latino
5%

Gender Distribution

53%Male
47%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

16%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
30%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

7.5
out of 10
Average ACT Score
23.0
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1138
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
18%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
0% (0)
Average
20% (1)
Above Average
80% (4)

South Burlington School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

School teaches CRT, gender identity

Alleged incident at Orchard School · South Burlington School District · Vermont

The school district implemented an elementary curriculum designed to foster "anti-racist" students using a "critical race lens." This curriculum includes resources promoting gender identity concepts and utilizes materials from "Reading is Resistance" and "Woke Kindergarten." Additionally, district staff were required to participate in "white privilege" training and learn about Critical Race Theory.

Occurred on June 8, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

District Condemns 'White Supremacy Culture'

Alleged incident in South Burlington School District · Vermont

The school district has adopted policies and statements addressing 'White Supremacy Culture' and 'de-centering whiteness.' It aims to create educational spaces for 'racial and cultural liberation' through various initiatives. These include staff training, curriculum audits for racism, and establishing task forces to promote anti-racism and diversity.

Occurred on January 25, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 1mo ago

School introduces ideological curriculum

Alleged incident at Rick Marcotte Central School · South Burlington School District · Vermont

A school introduced books on gender identity and racial equity for fifth-grade students, prompting parental concern. The principal also made statements regarding the inclusivity of Valentine's Day, promoting a "Random Acts of Kindness Week" instead. These actions were communicated through school newsletters.

Occurred on January 6, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

District Hides Gender Identity

Alleged incident in South Burlington School District · Vermont

A school district has implemented a guidance document for staff regarding transgender students. This policy includes directives to potentially withhold information about a student's gender identity from parents and mandates the use of preferred pronouns. The district also allows students to use facilities aligning with their gender identity.

Occurred on January 25, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 1mo ago

Board racial affinity group promoted

Alleged incident in South Burlington School District · Vermont

A state school boards association promoted a racial affinity group for school board members, funded by a grant. This initiative aimed to support racial equity transformation among board members. The district received multiple communications regarding this group.

Occurred on January 17, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 5 schools in South Burlington School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026