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#164 of 280 schools in VT
Browns River Middle School
Middle School · Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 · Jericho, VT
A Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
20 River Road, Jericho, VT 05465
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Browns River Middle School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 54% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Browns River 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low200/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,786
Median home value
$460,700
Median rent
$1,721/mo
College educated
64.6%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camels Hump Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 5–8 | Not available | 328 | 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.
Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,968NCES 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.
Browns River Middle School is listed in Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Browns River Middle School
Browns River Middle School is a public middle school in Jericho, VT, part of Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401, serving approximately 367 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Browns River Middle School
What grades does Browns River Middle School serve?
Browns River Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Browns River Middle School?
Browns River Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browns River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Browns River Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Browns River Middle School rank in VT?
Browns River Middle School ranks #164 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Browns River Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Browns River Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Browns River Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Browns River Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Browns River Middle School a charter school?
No, Browns River Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Browns River Middle School a Title I school?
No, Browns River Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Browns River Middle School?
16.3% of students at Browns River 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
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (802) 899-3711
- Area population (ZIP 05465)
- 5,628
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 05465; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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