Serving 126 students in grades 6-8, White River Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White River Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
White River Valley Middle School's student population of 126 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
White River Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White River Valley Middle School is 0.13, which is less 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
#231 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 White River Valley Middle School's ranking?
White River Valley Middle School is ranked #231 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend White River Valley Middle School?
126 students attend White River Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of White River Valley Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White River Valley Middle School?
White River Valley Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does White River Valley Middle School offer ?
White River Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White River Valley Middle School part of?
White River Valley Middle School is part of White River Unified School District #79.
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