Summary:
Vernon School District is home to a single middle school, Vernon Center Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 651 students in the Vernon, Connecticut area. The school operates with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.1, and more than 60% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a majority low-income population. Despite this challenge, Vernon Center Middle School performs at or above the Connecticut state average in nearly every subject and grade level tested in the latest school year.
In the most recent state rankings, Vernon Center Middle School placed 100th out of 258 middle schools statewide, landing in the 61st percentile with a 3-star rating. This represents a modest improvement from the previous year, when the school ranked 109th. In the 2025–2026 school year, the school exceeded state averages in all tested subjects and grades. ELA proficiency was particularly strong, with 7th graders posting 62.6% proficiency and 8th graders 59.8%, both well above the state averages. Math scores also climbed dramatically across every grade level, with 7th grade surging from 40.5% to 50.5% proficiency in a single year. This reversed the pattern from the prior year, when all three grade levels were below state average in math.
The school's 7th grade cohort stands out as an academic peak, achieving the highest scores in both ELA and math. However, 8th grade math remains the weakest area, with 43.3% proficiency, despite a strong year-over-year gain. Chronic absenteeism at 16.4% matches the state average but exceeds the district's 11.1% rate, making attendance a potential area for improvement. Overall, Vernon Center Middle School is a bright spot within Vernon School District, which ranks in the 37th percentile statewide. The school's above-average performance despite high poverty levels, combined with strong math gains and a low student-teacher ratio, paints a picture of a school making meaningful progress.
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