Northfield Middle/High School

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Northfield Middle/High School ranks 10 th of 16 Vermont high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northfield Middle/High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Northfield, Vermont, with a student population of 236 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Paine Mountain Union School District #68, which is ranked 42 out of 51 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northfield Middle/High School faces several challenges compared to nearby higher-performing schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.29%) compared to the state average, and its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 8th grade, only 22.5% of Northfield students were proficient in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 35.99%. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.2, which is lower than the nearby Williamstown Middle/High School (15.0) and Randolph Union High School (11.5).

Northfield Middle/High School's performance data also shows significant gaps between male and female students, with the school ranking 9th out of 15 Vermont high schools for female students, but 7th out of 25 for male students. Additionally, the school's racial diversity has become less diverse over the past few years, with the percentage of white students increasing from 88.49% in 2021-2022 to 91.57% in 2020-2021. Compared to higher-ranked nearby schools, such as Harwood Union Middle/High School and Montpelier High School, Northfield Middle/High School generally performs worse, suggesting that factors beyond just resource allocation may be contributing to these issues.

Detail:

Public 6-12

37 Cross Street Unit 2
Northfield, VT 05663-1317

(802) 485-4500

District: Paine Mountain Union School District #68

SchoolDigger Rank:
10^th of 16 Vermont High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,473

Feeder schools for Northfield Middle/High School:

Elementary:

Northfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 243

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northfield Middle/High School ranks worse than 76% of middle schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.95. (See more...)

Compare Details Northfield Middle/High School ranks worse than 62.5% of high schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.72. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northfield Middle/High School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Northfield Middle/High School employs 22.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northfield Middle/High School is $12,473.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northfield Middle/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northfield Middle/High School 38^th of 50 Vermont public middle schools. (See Northfield Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Northfield Middle/High School 10^th of 16 Vermont public high schools. (See Northfield Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Paine Mountain Union School District #68:

SchoolDigger ranks Paine Mountain Union School District #68 42^nd of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northfield Middle/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Northfield Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	41.98	48^th	80	40.0%
2019	22.89	76^th	89	14.6%
2021	35.43	58^th	85	31.8%
2022	54.34	24^th	68	64.7%
2023	22.95	38^th	50	24.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northfield Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.06	29^th	33	12.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Northfield Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	20.95	74^th	87	14.9%
2021	29.32	72^nd	94	23.4%
2022	49.72	41^st	91	54.9%
2023	21.41	71^st	88	19.3%

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

Rank History for Northfield Middle/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Northfield Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	43.42	28^th	49	42.9%
2021	36.83	28^th	46	39.1%
2022	44.21	21^st	37	43.2%
2023	44.72	10^th	16	37.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northfield Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.88	21^st	33	36.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Northfield Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.94	22^nd	42	47.6%
2023	50.22	9^th	15	40.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Northfield Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.34	36^th	40	10.0%
2023	71.07	7^th	25	72.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Northfield Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	41.68	28^th	48	41.7%
2021	38.49	29^th	49	40.8%
2022	45.09	26^th	46	43.5%
2023	48.88	23^rd	49	53.1%

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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 Northfield Middle/High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	256	2	4	7	1	15	285
2020	237	3	1	5	1	16	263
2021	228	4	1	1	0	15	249
2022	223	4	1	5	0	19	252
2023	206	2	4	9	1	14	236
2024	215	2	2	13	1	10	243

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 Northfield Middle/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	285	24.0	11.8	29.1
2020	263	25.0	10.5	37.6
2021	249	24.0	10.3	34.1
2022	252	24.0	10.5	22.6
2023	236	23.0	10.2	21.6
2024	243	22.4	10.8	43.2

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 Northfield Middle/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	285	24.0	11.8	29.1
2020	263	25.0	10.5	37.6
2021	249	24.0	10.3	34.1
2022	252	24.0	10.5	22.6
2023	236	23.0	10.2	21.6
2024	243	22.4	10.8	43.2

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 Northfield Middle/High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$12,473 (100.0%)	$12,473

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northfield Middle/High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 76^th of 89 Middle schools	Ranks 38^th of 50 Middle schools	9.4%
Ranks 28^th of 49 High schools	Ranks 10^th of 16 High schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northfield Middle/High School)	50	55.9	5.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	52.7	43.8	8.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northfield Middle/High School)	38.4	40.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	56.2	45.9	10.3%
8th Grade Science (Northfield Middle/High School)	38.4	30.3	8.1%
8th Grade Science (Vermont)	39	30.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northfield Middle/High School)	39.4	45.5	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	52.9	43	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northfield Middle/High School)	28.9	23.5	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	40	28.6	11.4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Northfield Middle/High School)	51	44.1	6.9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	56.6	46	10.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Northfield Middle/High School)	19.1	8.6	10.5%
9th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	34.9	26.1	8.8%
11th Grade Science (Northfield Middle/High School)	53.1	44.1	9%
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	285	236	17.2%
African American	2	2
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	7	9	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	256	206	19.5%
Two or More Races	15	14	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.1%	21.6%	7.5%

Schools Near Northfield Middle/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 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 9th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th 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
Northfield Middle/High School	Public	6-12	37 Cross Street Unit 2	Northfield	05663	Washington County	Paine Mountain Union School District #68	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 485-4500	243	22	10.8	43.2%	215 (88.5%)	2 (0.8%)	13 (5.3%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	44.7	10^th of 16 public high schools	37.5%		44.2	21^st of 37 public high schools	43.2%	11	33.3	43.8	55.0	44.4	33.3	28.1	22.5	35.3	25.0	16.1	$12,473	$00	$12,473
Williamstown Middle/High School	Public	6-12	120 Hebert Road	Williamstown	05679	Orange County	Paine Mountain Union School District #68	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 433-5350	266	18	14.7	59.4%	248 (93.2%)	5 (1.9%)	6 (2.3%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	45	9^th of 16 public high schools	43.8%		35.8	26^th of 37 public high schools	29.7%	17	23.5	46.4	32.6	47.4	20.6	25.0	11.9	13.2	28.6	45.2	$9,760	$00	$9,760
Montpelier High School	Public	9-12	5 High School Drive	Montpelier	05602	Washington County	Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 225-8000	371	36	10.3	32.9%	323 (87.1%)	10 (2.7%)	14 (3.8%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	88	2^nd of 16 public high schools	87.5%		92.3	4^th of 37 public high schools	89.2%	2				62.8				40.5		69.9	$15,213	$477	$14,736
Spaulding Union High School	Public	9-12	155 Ayers Street	Barre	05641	Washington County	Barre Unified Union School District #97	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 476-4811	601	59	10.1	44.3%	551 (91.7%)	6 (1.0%)	17 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)								(n/a)										43.5
Central Vermont Career Center	Public	9-12	155 Ayers Street Suite #2	Barre	05641	Washington County	Central Vermont Career Center	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(802) 476-6237	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
U-32 Middle & High School	Public	7-12	930 Gallison Hill Road	Montpelier	05602	Washington County	Washington Central Unified Union School District #92	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 229-0321	692	79	8.8	40.6%	633 (91.5%)	10 (1.4%)	17 (2.5%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.5%)								(n/a)									46.2	25.0
Harwood Union Middle/High School	Public	7-12	458 VT Route 100	Moretown	05660	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 244-5186	550	61	9.0	29.6%	544 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)									36.5	44.7	$16,309	$394	$15,915
Randolph Technical Career Center	Public	9-12	17 Forest Street	Randolph	05060	Orange County	Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 728-9595	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Randolph Union High School	Public	7-12	15 Forest Street	Randolph	05060	Orange County	Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 728-3397	337	31	11.0	49.6%	302 (89.6%)	5 (1.5%)	14 (4.2%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)								(n/a)									28.6	43.8	$13,699	$00	$13,699

Frequently Asked Questions about Northfield Middle/High School

What district is Northfield Middle/High School in?

Paine Mountain Union School District #68

What schools feed into Northfield Middle/High School?

Northfield Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northfield Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Northfield Middle/High School?

Students at Northfield Middle/High School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Northfield Middle/High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 243 students attended Northfield Middle/High School.

Is Northfield Middle/High School a good school?

Northfield Middle/High School ranks 10^th of 16 Vermont high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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