Middlebury Union High School

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Middlebury Union High School ranks 4 th of 16 Vermont high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Middlebury Union High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Middlebury, Vermont, with a student population of 519 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the state average in academic metrics and maintains a strong statewide ranking, making it an attractive option for families in the region.

Middlebury Union High School's academic excellence is evident across various measures. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 47.15% of 9th-grade students proficient or better in VTCAP/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 42.89%. Similarly, 48.36% of 9th-grade students were proficient or better in VTCAP/Mathematics, surpassing the state average of 33.03%. The school's science performance is also noteworthy, with 59.3% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in VTCAP/Science, compared to the state average of 45.24%. Middlebury Union High School's strong academic performance has earned it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 4th out of 16 Vermont high schools.

While Middlebury Union High School's academic achievements are impressive, the school's demographics and spending patterns are also noteworthy. The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 93% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the nearby Vergennes Union High School (92.96% white) and Mt. Abraham Union High School (94.36% white). Additionally, Middlebury Union High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 17.73%, compared to the nearby Otter Valley Union High School, which had 47.23% of students receiving this assistance. The school also had a higher per-student spending of $13,986 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to the nearby Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 ($10,376) and Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54 ($12,144).

Detail:

Public 9-12

73 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753

(802) 382-1500

District: Addison Central Unified Union School District #55

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 16 Vermont High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,986

Feeder schools for Middlebury Union High School:

Elementary:	Bingham Memorial School
	Bridport Central School
	Middlebury ID #4 School
	Ripton Elementary School
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	Salisbury Community School
	Shoreham Elementary School
	Weybridge Elementary School
Middle:	Middlebury Union Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 519

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Asian:

3.1%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middlebury Union High School ranks better than 75% of high schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), Asian (3.1%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middlebury Union High School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Middlebury Union High School employs 44.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middlebury Union High School is $13,986.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Middlebury Union High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlebury Union High School 4^th of 16 Vermont public high schools. (See Middlebury Union High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

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Rank History for Middlebury Union High School

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Rank History for all students at Middlebury Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	84.62	7^th	46	84.8%
2019	84.17	7^th	49	85.7%
2021	77.20	9^th	46	80.4%
2022	79.14	9^th	37	75.7%
2023	79.15	4^th	16	75.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Middlebury Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	34.61	16^th	25	36.0%
2019	50.25	9^th	21	57.1%
2021	37.01	12^th	20	40.0%
2022	25.06	14^th	18	22.2%
2023	74.69	3^rd	7	57.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middlebury Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	95.83	1^st	29	96.6%
2019	45.94	18^th	33	45.5%
2021	63.67	10^th	31	67.7%
2022	70.47	5^th	28	82.1%
2023	80.36	2^nd	11	81.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Middlebury Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	86.64	3^rd	30	90.0%
2019	81.92	6^th	38	84.2%
2021	74.21	10^th	42	76.2%
2022	82.56	5^th	33	84.8%
2023	70.36	6^th	15	60.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Middlebury Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	79.90	6^th	29	79.3%
2019	78.03	8^th	41	80.5%
2021	73.08	10^th	40	75.0%
2022	73.15	8^th	35	77.1%
2023	82.87	4^th	25	84.0%

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Rank History for White students at Middlebury Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	84.43	6^th	39	84.6%
2019	83.23	7^th	48	85.4%
2021	77.95	8^th	49	83.7%
2022	77.99	8^th	46	82.6%
2023	79.78	9^th	49	81.6%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Middlebury Union High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	517	16	10	15	1	1	16	576
2019	482	8	10	9	0	0	15	524
2020	503	9	18	0	1	6	0	537
2021	489	8	15	0	1	5	0	518
2022	504	10	14	0	1	3	0	532
2023	483	15	16	0	1	4	0	519

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middlebury Union High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	576	46.2	12.4	24.3
2019	524	41.1	12.7	19.5
2020	537	39.4	13.6	20.9
2021	518	40.2	12.8	23
2022	532	41.6	12.7	25.9
2023	519	44.7	11.6	17.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Middlebury Union High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	576	46.2	12.4	24.3
2019	524	41.1	12.7	19.5
2020	537	39.4	13.6	20.9
2021	518	40.2	12.8	23
2022	532	41.6	12.7	25.9
2023	519	44.7	11.6	17.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Middlebury Union High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$414 (3.0%)	$13,572 (97.0%)	$13,986

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middlebury Union High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 49 High schools	Ranks 4^th of 16 High schools	10.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Middlebury Union High School)	68.5	50.4	18.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	56.6	46	10.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Middlebury Union High School)	57.4	41.5	15.9%
9th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	34.9	26.1	8.8%
11th Grade Science (Middlebury Union High School)	45.6	41.9	3.7%
11th Grade Science (Vermont)	41.4	40.2	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	524	519	1%
African American	8	15	87.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	10	16	60%
Hispanic	9	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	482	483	0.2%
Two or More Races	15	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.5%	17.7%	1.7%

Schools Near Middlebury Union High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)			VTCAP Mathematics (2023)			VTCAP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 9th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 9th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Middlebury Union High School	Public	9-12	73 Charles Avenue	Middlebury	05753	Addison County	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 382-1500	519	45	11.6	17.7%	483 (93.1%)	15 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	79.2	4^th of 16 public high schools	75.0%		79.1	9^th of 37 public high schools	75.7%	5			47.2			48.4		59.3	$13,986	$414	$13,572
Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center	Public	9-12	51 Charles Avenue	Middlebury	05753	Addison County	Patricia Hannaford Career Center	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 382-1012	0	16	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mt. Abraham Union High School	Public	7-12	220 Airport Drive	Bristol	05443	Addison County	Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 453-2333	621	55	11.2	21.1%	586 (94.4%)	14 (2.3%)	17 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33	12^th of 16 public high schools	25.0%		31.7	29^th of 37 public high schools	21.6%	17	67.4	57.6	27.0	49.5	32.3	20.8	37.8	43.8	$14,766	$627	$14,139
Vergennes Union High School	Public	9-12	50 Monkton Road	Vergennes	05491	Addison County	Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 877-2938	398	45	8.8	29.6%	370 (93.0%)	9 (2.3%)	10 (2.5%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	59.3						35.9	55.2	$12,144	$554	$11,590
Otter Valley Union High School	Public	7-12	2997 Franklin Street	Brandon	05733	Rutland County	Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 247-6833	523	42	12.5	47.2%	464 (88.7%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.5%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.5%)								(n/a)									$10,376	$00	$10,376

Frequently Asked Questions about Middlebury Union High School

Is Middlebury Union High School a good school?

Middlebury Union High School ranks 4^th of 16 Vermont high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Middlebury Union High School?

Students at Middlebury Union High School are 93% White, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

What district is Middlebury Union High School in?

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55

What schools feed into Middlebury Union High School?

Middlebury Union High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bingham Memorial School
Elementary : Bridport Central School
Elementary : Middlebury ID #4 School
Elementary : Ripton Elementary School
Elementary : Salisbury Community School
Elementary : Shoreham Elementary School
Elementary : Weybridge Elementary School
Middle : Middlebury Union Middle School

How many students attend Middlebury Union High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 519 students attended Middlebury Union High School.

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