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Main Street Middle School

Public Grades 5-8

6^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 74 Vermont Middle Schools

Better than 92% of Vermont middle schools

Summary

Main Street Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Montpelier, Vermont, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 348 students. The school is part of the Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District, which is ranked 3 out of 75 districts in Vermont and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Main Street Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Vermont, with exceptional academic performance that significantly exceeds the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. The school also excels in supporting diverse student populations, ranking 1st out of 22 Vermont middle schools for its performance with Special Education students and 1st out of 38 schools for its performance with Low Socioeconomic Status students. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 10.2 students per teacher.

While Stowe Middle School is the highest-performing nearby school, ranking 2nd out of 85 Vermont middle schools, Orange Center School is the lowest-performing, ranking 54th out of 74 Vermont middle schools and significantly underperforming the state average. Crossett Brook Middle School, located 9.9 miles away, is also a strong-performing school, but still lags behind Main Street Middle School in overall academic performance. Interestingly, Main Street Middle School's spending per student ($10,761 in 2018-2019) is lower than the nearby Crossett Brook Middle School ($13,282) and Orange Center School ($11,874), suggesting efficient resource allocation.

348

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,761

Per pupil spending ?

28.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

170 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602-2429

(802) 223-3404

District: Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71

Students who attend Main Street Middle School usually attend:

High:

Montpelier High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.8%

Asian:

5.5%

Hispanic:

5.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2018 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Vermont average (66% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Vermont middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2018

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

Vermont avg48%

6^th of 74

Vermont public middle schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 11 pts since 2018

From top 19% (2018) to top 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 75Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 among Vermont districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	88.5	6 of 74	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	92.2	5 of 85	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	84.4	6 of 50	88.0%	★★★★☆
2022	85.6	3 of 68	95.6%	★★★★★
2021	86.4	5 of 85	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	80.0	13 of 89	85.4%	★★★★☆
2018	76.5	15 of 80	81.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	87.3	4 of 43	90.7%	★★★★★
2023	93.0	1 of 21	95.2%	★★★★★
2022	75.3	8 of 39	79.5%	★★★★☆
2021	86.4	4 of 55	92.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	93.2	1 of 38	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	93.8	2 of 40	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	86.7	1 of 19	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	89.5	1 of 27	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	71.7	5 of 33	84.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	88.9	3 of 43	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	75.5	8 of 30	73.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.7	9 of 42	78.6%	★★★★☆
2021	83.6	5 of 54	90.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	95.4	1 of 22	95.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	88.1	8 of 91	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	93.6	3 of 92	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	84.5	10 of 88	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	84.5	9 of 91	90.1%	★★★★★
2021	79.6	12 of 94	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	79.6	15 of 87	82.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2025)95th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)93rd percentile~ school

White (2025)91st percentile~ school

Female (2025)91st percentile~ school

By subject vs Vermont (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts77%+21 vs state

Science63%+21 vs state

Mathematics57%+16 vs state

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Schools Near Main Street Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2025)				VTCAP Mathematics (2025)				VTCAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Main Street Middle School	Public	5-8	170 Main Street	Montpelier	05602	Washington County	Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 223-3404	348	34	10.2	28.4%	288 (82.8%)	8 (2.3%)	19 (5.5%)	19 (5.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	88.5	6^th of 74 public middle schools	91.9%		92.2	5^th of 85 public middle schools	94.1%	1	82.1	74.1	74.7	78.3	45.3	65.9	55.7	61.5	66.3	59.3	$10,761	$337	$10,424
Crossett Brook Middle School	Public	5-8	5672 VT Route 100	Duxbury	05676	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 244-6100	262	28	9.2	29.4%	256 (97.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71.2	18^th of 74 public middle schools	75.7%		73.4	15^th of 85 public middle schools	82.4%	3	68.7	70.0	50.0	71.6	34.3	58.3	52.9	47.8	55.2	44.6	$13,282	$321	$12,961
Orange Center School	Public	5-8	357 U.S. Route 302	East Barre	05649	Orange County	Echo Valley Community Union School District #67	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 476-3278	80	6	13.5	57.5%	75 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	31.2	54^th of 74 public middle schools	27.0%		19.9	72^nd of 85 public middle schools	15.3%	18	38.9	56.3	47.6	59.1	33.3	31.3	42.9	9.1	27.8	4.6	$11,874	$00	$11,874
Stowe Middle School	Public	6-8	413 Barrows Road	Stowe	05672	Lamoille County	Stowe Town School District	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(802) 253-6913	184	18	10.3	20.7%	165 (89.7%)	6 (3.3%)	7 (3.8%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)										71.2

Frequently Asked Questions about Main Street Middle School

How many students attend Main Street Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 348 students attended Main Street Middle School.

What district is Main Street Middle School in?

Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71

Is Main Street Middle School a good school?

Yes. Main Street Middle School ranks in the top 8.1% of Vermont middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Main Street Middle School?

Students at Main Street Middle School are 83% White, 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Main Street Middle School attend?

Students who attend Main Street Middle School usually go on to attend Montpelier High School

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