Serving 290 students in grades 6-8, Hartford Memorial Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartford Memorial Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hartford Memorial Middle School's student population of 290 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hartford Memorial Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartford Memorial Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
3%
3%

Black
n/a
3%

White
93%
88%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartford Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Hartford Memorial Middle School is ranked #189 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Hartford Memorial Middle School?
290 students attend Hartford Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hartford Memorial Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartford Memorial Middle School?
Hartford Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hartford Memorial Middle School offer ?
Hartford Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hartford Memorial Middle School part of?
Hartford Memorial Middle School is part of Hartford School District.
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