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#182 of 280 schools in VT
First Branch Middle School
Middle School · First Branch Unified School District #82 · Chelsea, VT
A First Branch Unified School District #82 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6 School Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at First Branch Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 32% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where First Branch 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,057
Median home value
$229,900
Median rent
$1,194/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
First Branch Unified School District #82
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,798NCES 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.
First Branch Middle School is listed in First Branch Unified School District #82; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About First Branch Middle School
First Branch Middle School is a public middle school in Chelsea, VT, part of First Branch Unified School District #82, serving approximately 92 students in grades 5th-8th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Branch Middle School
What grades does First Branch Middle School serve?
First Branch Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend First Branch Middle School?
First Branch Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Branch Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Branch Middle School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does First Branch Middle School rank in VT?
First Branch Middle School ranks #182 of 280 schools in VT.
What is First Branch Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Branch Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 First Branch Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, First Branch Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is First Branch Middle School a charter school?
No, First Branch Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is First Branch Middle School a Title I school?
No, First Branch Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for First Branch Middle School?
50.0% of students at First Branch 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
- 92
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (802) 685-4551
- Area population (ZIP 05038)
- 1,301
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 05038; 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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