Serving 270 students in grades 7-8, Brattleboro Area Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brattleboro Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Brattleboro Area Middle School's student population of 270 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Brattleboro Area Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brattleboro Area Middle School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
81%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brattleboro Area Middle School's ranking?
Brattleboro Area Middle School is ranked #119 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Brattleboro Area Middle School often compared to?
Brattleboro Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellows Falls Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Brattleboro Area Middle School?
270 students attend Brattleboro Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Brattleboro Area Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brattleboro Area Middle School?
Brattleboro Area Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brattleboro Area Middle School offer ?
Brattleboro Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brattleboro Area Middle School part of?
Brattleboro Area Middle School is part of Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96.
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