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#190 of 280 schools in VT
Northfield Middle/high School
High School · Paine Mountain Union School District #68 · Northfield, VT
A Paine Mountain Union School District #68 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
37 Cross Street Unit 2, Northfield, VT 05663
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northfield Middle/high School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northfield Middle/high 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
- City Safety: Low101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northfield), 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
$72,132
Median home value
$260,700
Median rent
$988/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05663; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Paine Mountain Union School District #68
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–12 | Not available | 266 | 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.
Paine Mountain Union School District #68
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,971NCES 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.
Northfield Middle/high School is listed in Paine Mountain Union School District #68; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northfield Middle/high School
Northfield Middle/high School is a public high school in Northfield, VT, part of Paine Mountain Union School District #68, serving approximately 243 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northfield Middle/high School
What grades does Northfield Middle/high School serve?
Northfield Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Northfield Middle/high School?
Northfield Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Middle/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Middle/high School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northfield Middle/high School rank in VT?
Northfield Middle/high School ranks #190 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Northfield Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northfield Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Northfield Middle/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northfield Middle/high School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Northfield Middle/high School a charter school?
No, Northfield Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northfield Middle/high School a Title I school?
No, Northfield Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northfield Middle/high School?
43.2% of students at Northfield Middle/high 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (802) 485-4500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 05663)
- 6,766
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 05663; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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