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#482 of 990 schools in CT
Top 49% in state
Vernon Center Middle School
Middle School · Vernon School District · Vernon, CT
A middle school in Vernon, CT where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
777 Hartford Tpke., Vernon, CT 06066
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vernon Center Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vernon Center Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,070/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vernon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,766
Median home value
$255,000
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–8 | 2.6 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Timothy Edwards SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 1,177 | Compare → |
| Community Child Guidance ClinicPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 1–8 | 4.6 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Illing Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 7–8 | 4.7 mi | 790 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vernon School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vernon Center Middle School is listed in Vernon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vernon Center Middle School
Vernon Center Middle School is a public middle school in Vernon, CT, part of Vernon School District, serving approximately 684 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #482 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vernon Center Middle School
What grades does Vernon Center Middle School serve?
Vernon Center Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vernon Center Middle School?
Vernon Center Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 684 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Center Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Center Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vernon Center Middle School rank in CT?
Vernon Center Middle School ranks #482 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Vernon Center Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vernon Center Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vernon Center Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernon Center Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vernon Center Middle School a charter school?
No, Vernon Center Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vernon Center Middle School a Title I school?
No, Vernon Center Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vernon Center Middle School?
63.0% of students at Vernon Center Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 684
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (860) 870-6070
- Area population (ZIP 06066)
- 30,377
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06066; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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