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#265 of 280 schools in VT
Bellows Falls Middle School
Middle School · Rockingham School District · Bellows Falls, VT
A Rockingham School District middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15 School Street, Bellows Falls, VT 05101
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bellows Falls Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2016, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bellows Falls 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated941/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellows Falls), 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
$71,625
Median home value
$187,700
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walpole Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 5–8 | 3.4 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Vilas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 5–8 | 4.8 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Kurn Hattin Homes for ChildrenPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 1–8 | 4.9 mi | 39 | 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.
Rockingham School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bellows Falls Middle School is listed in Rockingham School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bellows Falls Middle School
Bellows Falls Middle School is a public middle school in Bellows Falls, VT, part of Rockingham School District, serving approximately 237 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bellows Falls Middle School
What grades does Bellows Falls Middle School serve?
Bellows Falls Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Bellows Falls Middle School?
Bellows Falls Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellows Falls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellows Falls Middle School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bellows Falls Middle School rank in VT?
Bellows Falls Middle School ranks #265 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Bellows Falls Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bellows Falls Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Bellows Falls Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellows Falls Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bellows Falls Middle School a charter school?
No, Bellows Falls Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bellows Falls Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bellows Falls Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellows Falls Middle School?
63.3% of students at Bellows Falls 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Windham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (802) 463-4366
- Area population (ZIP 05101)
- 4,135
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 05101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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