Serving 254 students in grades 5-8, Peoples 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 22% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peoples Middle School's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peoples Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peoples Middle School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peoples Middle School's ranking?
Peoples Middle School is ranked #185 out of 281 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Peoples Middle School?
254 students attend Peoples Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Peoples Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peoples Middle School?
Peoples Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peoples Middle School offer ?
Peoples Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peoples Middle School part of?
Peoples Middle School is part of Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90.
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