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#264 of 280 schools in VT
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Middle School · Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 · Bennington, VT
A Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
747 East Road, Bennington, VT 05201
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt. Anthony Union Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
74.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt. Anthony Union 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bennington), 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
$60,428
Median home value
$206,200
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Green Mt Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 1.8 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mount Anthony Union High School District #14
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,099NCES 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.
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is listed in Mount Anthony Union High School District #14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is a public middle school in Bennington, VT, part of Mount Anthony Union High School District #14, serving approximately 464 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 280 schools in VT.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
What grades does Mt. Anthony Union Middle School serve?
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Anthony Union Middle School rank in VT?
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School ranks #264 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Mt. Anthony Union Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Anthony Union Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt. Anthony Union Middle School a charter school?
No, Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Anthony Union Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?
74.8% of students at Mt. Anthony Union 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
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bennington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (802) 447-7541
- Area population (ZIP 05201)
- 14,966
- Area average commute
- 15.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 05201; 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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