Addison Central Unified Union School District #55

49 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,749 students in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
9 Schools
306 Schools
# Students
1,749 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VT)
#43 out of 154 school districts
(Top 30%)
36%
33%
47%
44%
35%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.23
# American Indian Students
4 Students
202 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
2,652 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
41 Students
2,114 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,656 Students
68,754 Students
% White Students
95%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
3,304 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
165
8,002
# Students in K Grade:
116
5,145
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
5,342
# Students in 2nd Grade:
110
5,706
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
5,327
# Students in 4th Grade:
133
5,812
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
5,556
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
5,670
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
5,534
# Students in 8th Grade:
134
5,596
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
5,400
# Students in 10th Grade:
127
5,537
# Students in 11th Grade:
143
5,331
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
4,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,063 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,660 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VT)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$2,348 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$2,290 MM
This chart displays total spending of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,063
$29,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,660
$29,121
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weybridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
210 Quaker Village Road
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 545-2113
Grades: PK-5
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Bingham Memorial School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
112 School Road
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 462-2463
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Ripton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
753 Lincoln Road
Ripton, VT 05766
(802) 388-2208
Grades: PK-5
| 36 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Middlebury Id #4 School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 Mary Hogan Drive
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Middlebury Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
73 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #66.
Middlebury Union Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
48 Deerfield Lane
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Salisbury Community School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
286 Kelly Cross Road
Salisbury, VT 05769
(802) 352-4291
Grades: PK-5
| 55 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Shoreham Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
130 School Road
Shoreham, VT 05770
(802) 897-7181
Grades: PK-5
| 75 students
Rank: #99.
Bridport Central School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3442 Vt Route 22a
Bridport, VT 05734
(802) 758-2331
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 manages 9 public schools serving 1,749 students.
What is the rank of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 is ranked #27 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
95% of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Addison Central Unified Union School District #55's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,660 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,749 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in VT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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