Needs Improvement
#268 of 280 schools in VT
Rutland Middle School
Middle School · Rutland City School District · Rutland, VT
A Rutland City School District middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
67 Library Avenue, Rutland, VT 05701
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rutland Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2016, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rutland 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 85Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,275/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rutland), 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
$58,744
Median home value
$202,800
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Area Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–11 | 0.4 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Sheldon Academy of Vermont Achievement CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.3 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| West Rutland SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 340 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rutland City School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $30,430NCES 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.
Rutland Middle School is listed in Rutland City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rutland Middle School
Rutland Middle School is a public middle school in Rutland, VT, part of Rutland City School District, serving approximately 236 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rutland Middle School
What grades does Rutland Middle School serve?
Rutland Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Rutland Middle School?
Rutland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutland Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rutland Middle School rank in VT?
Rutland Middle School ranks #268 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Rutland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rutland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Rutland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rutland Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rutland Middle School a charter school?
No, Rutland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rutland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rutland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rutland Middle School?
72.9% of students at Rutland 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rutland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (802) 773-1960
- Area population (ZIP 05701)
- 20,142
- Area average commute
- 15.9 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
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 05701; 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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