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#194 of 280 schools in VT
U-32 Middle & High School
High School · Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 · Montpelier, VT
A Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
930 Gallison Hill Road, Montpelier, VT 05602
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at U-32 Middle & High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 38% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where U-32 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,298/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montpelier), 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
$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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pacem SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–12 | 2.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| The New School of MontpelierPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Montpelier High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Spaulding Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 601 | 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.
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 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.
U-32 Middle & High School is listed in Washington Central Unified Union School District #92; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About U-32 Middle & High School
U-32 Middle & High School is a public high school in Montpelier, VT, part of Washington Central Unified Union School District #92, serving approximately 692 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about U-32 Middle & High School
What grades does U-32 Middle & High School serve?
U-32 Middle & High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend U-32 Middle & High School?
U-32 Middle & High School has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at U-32 Middle & High School?
The student-teacher ratio at U-32 Middle & High School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does U-32 Middle & High School rank in VT?
U-32 Middle & High School ranks #194 of 280 schools in VT.
What is U-32 Middle & High School's MySchoolScout rating?
U-32 Middle & High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 U-32 Middle & High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, U-32 Middle & High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is U-32 Middle & High School a charter school?
No, U-32 Middle & High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is U-32 Middle & High School a Title I school?
No, U-32 Middle & High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for U-32 Middle & High School?
40.6% of students at U-32 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (802) 229-0321
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- 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.
- 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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