Excellent
#29 of 280 schools in VT
Top 10% in state
Main Street Middle School
Middle School · Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71
170 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Enrollment
335
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
8.7
Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
335
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
8.7
Grades
5th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Vermont schools
#29 of 280
In Montpelier
#1 of 4
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71
Academic growth
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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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. Main Street Middle School serves approximately 335 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Main Street Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 280 schools in VT.
Structured state assessment records for Main Street Middle School show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
- This school 8.7 · Excellent
- VT avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
At 9.9:1 students to teachers, Main Street Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Main Street Middle School — Students at Main Street Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
30.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores VT EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Main Street Middle School Compares
See how Main Street Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
170 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Main Street Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Rumney Memorial School (rated 9.6/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Middlesex), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Calais Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 7.0 miles away, in nearby Plainfield), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Doty Memorial School (rated 9.3/10, 7.7 miles away, in nearby Worcester), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Montpelier, see our Montpelier schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Union Elementary School Montpelier | 0.2 mi | 6.6 |
| THE NEW SCHOOL OF MONTPELIER Montpelier | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| THE PACEM SCHOOL Montpelier | 0.6 mi | — |
| Montpelier High School Montpelier | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| U-32 Middle & High School Montpelier | 2.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Berlin Elementary School Berlin | 3.4 mi | 8.0 |
| East Montpelier Elementary School East Montpelier | 4.0 mi | 8.8 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CENTRAL Barre | 4.5 mi | 7.0 |
| ST MONICA-ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL Barre | 5.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Rumney Memorial School Middlesex | 6.3 mi | 9.6 |
| Barre City Elementary/Middle School Barre | 6.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Spaulding Union High School Barre | 6.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Doty Memorial School Worcester | 7.7 mi | 9.3 |
| ORCHARD VALLEY WALDORF SCHOOL East Montpelier | 6.0 mi | 5.8 |
| STONE PATH ACADEMY Moretown | 6.2 mi | — |
| Barre Town Elementary & Middle School Barre | 7.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Calais Elementary School Plainfield | 7.0 mi | 9.4 |
| Williamstown Middle/High School Williamstown | 9.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Williamstown Elementary School Williamstown | 9.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Northfield Middle/High School Northfield | 8.8 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 05602 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$81,552
Median Home Value
$341,700
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
Population
12,491
College Educated
60.7%
Homeownership
67.1%
Avg Commute
20.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
45.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Albert D. Lawton School Essex Junction, VT | 8.7 |
| Crossett Brook Middle School Waterbury, VT | 8.1 |
| Essex Middle School Essex Junction, VT | 8.0 |
| Peoples Academy Middle School Morrisville, VT | 8.0 |
| Edmunds Middle School Burlington, VT | 7.7 |
| Brattleboro Area Middle School Brattleboro, VT | 7.6 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 30.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (802) 223-3404
Resources & Links
District
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71- District Enrollment
- 1,189
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,332
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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