Addison Central Unified Union School District #55
School District · Middlebury, Vermont
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,531
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,531
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Weybridge Elementary School
Middlebury · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ripton Elementary School
Ripton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shoreham Elementary School
Shoreham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#21 of 56
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Vermont avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,531
+$2,609 vs Vermont median
District size
1,752 students
Larger than Vermont median
The short answer
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 ranks #21 of 56 Vermont districts by overall school rating. Addison Central Unified Union School District #55's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Weybridge Elementary School (9.9/10), Ripton Elementary School (8.3/10), and Shoreham Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.9/10 despite 17% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weybridge Elementary School | 9.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Ripton Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Shoreham Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Middlebury Union High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Bridport Central School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Salisbury Community School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Middlebury Id #4 School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Bingham Memorial School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Middlebury Union Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Addison Central Unified Union School District #55
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 is a Middlebury, Vermont school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 1,752 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $25,531 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Weybridge Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.9/10.
In standardized testing, Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 students show an average math proficiency of 40.8% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 with test data.
Schools in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55
9 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Middlebury
- Total Enrollment
- 1,752
- Teachers (FTE)
- 135
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
The average composite rating for Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 spends $25,531 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
The average student-teacher ratio in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
Weybridge Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 with a composite score of 9.9/10.
What are the test scores in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
Across schools in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 compare to other districts in Vermont?
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Vermont by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Vermont Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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