Excellent
#29 of 280 schools in VT
Top 10% in state
Main Street Middle School
Middle School · Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 · Montpelier, VT
A Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
170 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Main Street Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 56% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
30.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Main Street 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,298/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montpelier), 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
$81,552
Median home value
$341,700
Median rent
$1,184/mo
College educated
60.7%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New School of MontpelierPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,332NCES 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.
Main Street Middle School is listed in Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Main Street Middle School
Main Street Middle School is a public middle school in Montpelier, VT, part of Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71, serving approximately 335 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Main Street Middle School
What grades does Main Street Middle School serve?
Main Street Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Main Street Middle School?
Main Street Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street Middle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Main Street Middle School rank in VT?
Main Street Middle School ranks #29 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Main Street Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Main Street Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Main Street Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Main Street Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Main Street Middle School a charter school?
No, Main Street Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Main Street Middle School a Title I school?
No, Main Street Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Main Street Middle School?
30.1% of students at Main Street 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
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (802) 223-3404
- Area population (ZIP 05602)
- 12,491
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 05602; 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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