Serving 294 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 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- 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 294 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 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 0.19, 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
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
90%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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?
294 students attend Hartford Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hartford Memorial Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartford Memorial Middle School?
Hartford Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, 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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