Serving 369 students in grades 6-8, Middlebury Union 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 27% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middlebury Union Middle School's student population of 369 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middlebury Union 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 Middlebury Union Middle School is 0.10, 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
#153 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middlebury Union Middle School's ranking?
Middlebury Union Middle School is ranked #153 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Middlebury Union Middle School often compared to?
Middlebury Union Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Abraham Union High School, Vergennes Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Middlebury Union Middle School?
369 students attend Middlebury Union Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Middlebury Union Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middlebury Union Middle School?
Middlebury Union Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middlebury Union Middle School offer ?
Middlebury Union Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middlebury Union Middle School part of?
Middlebury Union Middle School is part of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55.
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