Excellent
#3 of 280 schools in VT
Top 1% in state
Rumney Memorial School
Elementary School · Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 · Middlesex, VT
A Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
433 Shady Rill Road, Middlesex, VT 05602
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rumney Memorial School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (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
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rumney Memorial 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
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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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doty Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Berlin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 195 | Compare → |
| Calais Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 92 | Compare → |
| East Montpelier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 216 | 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.
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,228NCES 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.
Rumney Memorial School is listed in Washington Central Unified Union School District #92; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rumney Memorial School
Rumney Memorial School is a public elementary school in Middlesex, VT, part of Washington Central Unified Union School District #92, serving approximately 122 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rumney Memorial School
What grades does Rumney Memorial School serve?
Rumney Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Rumney Memorial School?
Rumney Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rumney Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rumney Memorial School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rumney Memorial School rank in VT?
Rumney Memorial School ranks #3 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Rumney Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rumney Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Rumney Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rumney Memorial School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Rumney Memorial School a charter school?
No, Rumney Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rumney Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Rumney Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rumney Memorial School?
39.3% of students at Rumney Memorial 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (802) 223-5429
- Area population (ZIP 05602)
- 12,491
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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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