Main Street School

170 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
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Top 30%
Serving 360 students in grades 5-8, Main Street School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in VT
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Main Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

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School Overview

Main Street School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Main Street School ranks within the top 30% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Main Street School is 0.24, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VT)
#60 out of 281 schools
(Top 30%)
41%
33%
63%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
3%
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Black
2%
3%
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White
87%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Main Street School's ranking?
Main Street School is ranked #60 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Main Street School often compared to?
Main Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berlin Elementary School, Barre Town Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Main Street School?
360 students attend Main Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Main Street School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Street School?
Main Street School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Main Street School offer ?
Main Street School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Main Street School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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