Northfield Middle/High School

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:
10th of 16 Vermont High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,473 Help


Feeder schools for Northfield Middle/High School:

Elementary:    Northfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  236

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Two or more races:
5.9%
Hispanic:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northfield Middle/High School ranks worse than 76% of middle schools in Vermont. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Northfield Middle/High School ranks worse than 62.5% of high schools in Vermont. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), two or more races (5.9%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northfield Middle/High School is 10.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 38th 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 10th of 16 Vermont public high schools. (See Northfield Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

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Paine Mountain Union School District #68:

SchoolDigger ranks Paine Mountain Union School District #68 42nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.98 48th 80 40.0%
2019 22.89 76th 89 14.6%
2021 35.43 58th 85 31.8%
2022 54.34 24th 68 64.7%
2023 22.95 38th 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 29th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.95 74th 87 14.9%
2021 29.32 72nd 94 23.4%
2022 49.72 41st 91 54.9%
2023 21.41 71st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.42 28th 49 42.9%
2021 36.83 28th 46 39.1%
2022 44.21 21st 37 43.2%
2023 44.72 10th 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 21st 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 22nd 42 47.6%
2023 50.22 9th 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 36th 40 10.0%
2023 71.07 7th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.68 28th 48 41.7%
2021 38.49 29th 49 40.8%
2022 45.09 26th 46 43.5%
2023 48.88 23rd 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.

Northfield Middle/High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Northfield Middle/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 256 2 4 7 1 0 15 0 285
2020 237 3 1 5 1 0 16 0 263
2021 228 4 1 1 0 0 15 0 249
2022 223 4 1 5 0 0 19 0 252
2023 206 2 4 9 1 0 14 0 236

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 76th of 89 Middle schoolsRanks 38th of 50 Middle schools
 9.4%
Ranks 28th of 49 High schoolsRanks 10th 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)5055.9
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)52.743.8
 8.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northfield Middle/High School)38.440.5
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)56.245.9
 10.3%
8th Grade Science (Northfield Middle/High School)38.430.3
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Vermont)3930.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northfield Middle/High School)39.445.5
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)52.943
 10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northfield Middle/High School)28.923.5
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)4028.6
 11.4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Northfield Middle/High School)5144.1
 6.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)56.646
 10.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Northfield Middle/High School)19.18.6
 10.5%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)34.926.1
 8.8%
11th Grade Science (Northfield Middle/High School)53.144.1
 9%
   11th Grade Science (Vermont)41.440.2
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students285236
 17.2%
African American22
American Indian11
Asian44
Hispanic79
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White256206
 19.5%
Two or More Races1514
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.1%21.6%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northfield Middle/High School

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

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

Elementary : Northfield Elementary School

Students at Northfield Middle/High School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 236 students attended Northfield Middle/High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Vermont Agency of Education.

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