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#144 of 280 schools in VT
Colchester Middle School
Middle School · Colchester School District · Colchester, VT
A middle school in Colchester, VT serving grades 6th – 8th.
P.O. Box 30, Colchester, VT 05446
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colchester Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colchester 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,981/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colchester), 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
$97,442
Median home value
$357,100
Median rent
$1,323/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05446; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman C. Hunt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Winooski Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Edmunds Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 353 | 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.
Colchester School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,802NCES 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.
Colchester Middle School is listed in Colchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colchester Middle School
Colchester Middle School is a public middle school in Colchester, VT, part of Colchester School District, serving approximately 482 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colchester Middle School
What grades does Colchester Middle School serve?
Colchester Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Colchester Middle School?
Colchester Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colchester Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colchester Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colchester Middle School rank in VT?
Colchester Middle School ranks #144 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Colchester Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colchester Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Colchester Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colchester Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Colchester Middle School a charter school?
No, Colchester Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colchester Middle School a Title I school?
No, Colchester Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colchester Middle School?
37.8% of students at Colchester 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
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (802) 264-5800
- Area population (ZIP 05446)
- 16,361
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 05446; 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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