Main Street Middle School

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Main Street Middle School ranks 6 th of 50 Vermont middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Main Street Middle School is a public middle school in Montpelier, Vermont, serving 327 students in grades 5-8 and part of the Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District, which is ranked 5th out of 51 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

This school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Vermont, achieving a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students outperform the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, 80.25% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 55.74%. The school also ranks highly in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, where it ranked 1st out of 19 Vermont middle schools in 2022-2023.

While the school's student population is predominantly white, it has a relatively diverse racial makeup compared to nearby schools like Stowe Middle School and Orange Center School. Additionally, Main Street Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 12.5 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools mentioned.

Detail:

Public 5-8

170 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602-2429

(802) 223-3404

District: Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 50 Vermont Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,761

Students who attend Main Street Middle School usually attend:

High:

Montpelier High School

Feeder schools for Main Street Middle School:

Elementary:	Roxbury Village School
	Union Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 335

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Asian:

5.4%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Main Street Middle School ranks better than 88% of middle schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), Asian (5.4%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Main Street Middle School is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare Main Street Middle School employs 34.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Main Street Middle School is $10,761.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Main Street Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Main Street Middle School 6^th of 50 Vermont public middle schools. (See Main Street Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71:

SchoolDigger ranks Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 5^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Main Street Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Main Street Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	76.47	15^th	80	81.3%
2019	80.04	13^th	89	85.4%
2021	86.39	5^th	85	94.1%
2022	85.63	3^rd	68	95.6%
2023	84.41	6^th	50	88.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Main Street Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	71.70	5^th	33	84.8%
2022	89.47	1^st	27	96.3%
2023	86.73	1^st	19	94.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Main Street Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	86.36	4^th	55	92.7%
2022	75.31	8^th	39	79.5%
2023	93.05	1^st	21	95.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Main Street Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	83.56	5^th	54	90.7%
2022	77.70	9^th	42	78.6%
2023	75.54	8^th	30	73.3%

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Rank History for White students at Main Street Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	79.61	15^th	87	82.8%
2021	79.57	12^th	94	87.2%
2022	84.51	9^th	91	90.1%
2023	84.50	10^th	88	88.6%

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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 Main Street Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	329	6	13	12	0	0	6	366
2020	317	6	16	13	1	3	12	368
2021	320	5	13	13	1	3	10	365
2022	314	7	10	14	2	2	11	360
2023	276	7	13	18	1	2	10	327
2024	291	4	18	13	3	0	6	335

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 Main Street Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	366	30.7	11.9	16.1
2020	368	30.5	12.0	16.6
2021	365	29.1	12.5	16.4
2022	360	30.3	11.8	25.8
2023	327	32.9	9.9	26
2024	335	34.8	9.6	30.1

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 Main Street Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	366	30.7	11.9	16.1
2020	368	30.5	12.0	16.6
2021	365	29.1	12.5	16.4
2022	360	30.3	11.8	25.8
2023	327	32.9	9.9	26
2024	335	34.8	9.6	30.1

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 Main Street Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$337 (3.1%)	$10,424 (96.9%)	$10,761

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Main Street Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 89 Middle schools	Ranks 6^th of 50 Middle schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Main Street Middle School)	46.3	57.7	11.4%
5th Grade Science (Vermont)	37.2	35.1	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Middle School)	56.7	68.4	11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	55.5	46.4	9.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Main Street Middle School)	43.2	52.6	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	41.7	32.8	8.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Middle School)	62.7	66.3	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	52.7	43.8	8.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Main Street Middle School)	56.9	49.4	7.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	38.5	30.2	8.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Middle School)	65	70.2	5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	56.2	45.9	10.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Main Street Middle School)	55.9	46.4	9.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	43.3	32.1	11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Middle School)	69.4	56.3	13.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	52.9	43	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Main Street Middle School)	49.4	39	10.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	40	28.6	11.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	366	327	10.7%
African American	6	7	16.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	13	13
Hispanic	12	18	50%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	329	276	16.1%
Two or More Races	6	10	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.1%	26%	9.9%

Schools Near Main Street Middle 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 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Main Street Middle School	Public	5-8	170 Main Street	Montpelier	05602	Washington County	Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 223-3404	335	35	9.6	30.1%	291 (86.9%)	4 (1.2%)	13 (3.9%)	18 (5.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	84.4	6^th of 50 public middle schools	88.0%		85.6	3^rd of 68 public middle schools	95.6%	3	63.6	70.6	75.6	80.3	34.6	64.7	66.3	51.8	64.9	56.1	$10,761	$337	$10,424
Crossett Brook Middle School	Public	5-8	5672 VT Route 100	Duxbury	05676	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 244-6100	272	27	9.9	27.6%	269 (98.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	89.5	5^th of 50 public middle schools	90.0%		77.5	12^th of 68 public middle schools	82.4%	7	51.5	68.1	83.1	71.2			79.2		57.4	71.2	$13,282	$321	$12,961
Orange Center School	Public	5-8	357 U.S. Route 302	East Barre	05649	Washington County	Echo Valley Community Union School District #67	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 476-3278	77	5	14.5	62.3%	76 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.3	42^nd of 50 public middle schools	16.0%		22.7	57^th of 68 public middle schools	16.2%	15	20.0	20.8	29.4	29.4	15.0	37.5	52.9	11.8	36.8	29.4	$11,874	$00	$11,874
Stowe Middle School	Public	6-8	413 Barrows Road	Stowe	05672	Lamoille County	Stowe Town School District	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(802) 253-6913	179	17	10.5	20.7%	151 (84.4%)	7 (3.9%)	10 (5.6%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Main Street Middle School

How many students attend Main Street Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 335 students attended Main Street Middle School.

Is Main Street Middle School a good school?

Main Street Middle School ranks 6^th of 50 Vermont middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Main Street Middle School?

Students at Main Street Middle School are 87% White, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Main Street Middle School attend?

Students who attend Main Street Middle School usually go on to attend Montpelier High School

What district is Main Street Middle School in?

Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71

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