Serving 335 students in grades 5-8, Main Street Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Main Street Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Main Street Middle School's student population of 335 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Main Street Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Main Street Middle School is 0.24, which is more 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
#38 out of 283 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
87%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Main Street Middle School's ranking?
Main Street Middle School is ranked #38 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Main Street Middle School often compared to?
Main Street Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berlin Elementary School, Barre Town Elementary & Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Main Street Middle School?
335 students attend Main Street Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Main Street Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Street Middle School?
Main Street Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Main Street Middle School offer ?
Main Street Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Main Street Middle School part of?
Main Street Middle School is part of Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71.
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