Camels Hump Middle School

Camels Hump Middle School serves 328 students in grades 5 through 8 in Richmond, Vermont, earning recognition as one of the state's stronger middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranking 39th out of 280 Vermont schools, the school demonstrates solid academic performance that places it in the 86th percentile statewide. The school maintains a favorable learning environment with 26 full-time equivalent teachers providing a student-teacher ratio of 12.6 to 1.

Students show strong performance in English Language Arts, with 63% achieving proficiency or above, while mathematics results show 51% of students meeting proficiency standards, indicating opportunities for continued growth in this subject area. Located on School Street in Richmond, Camels Hump Middle School serves a well-educated community where 66% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding area reflects economic stability, with a median household income of $118,185 and a low poverty rate of 2.8%.

Families in this Chittenden County community value education, as evidenced by the school's consistent academic performance and the area's commitment to supporting student achievement. The school sits in a rural setting near town, offering students a blend of small-town community values and access to the resources of Vermont's more populated regions.

Located in a rural area, Camels Hump Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.