Serving 237 students in grades 5-8, Bellows Falls 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellows Falls Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bellows Falls Middle School's student population of 237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Motto
Enter to Learn…Go Forth to Serve
School Rankings
Bellows Falls Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellows Falls Middle School is 0.24, 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
#258 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
87%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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 Bellows Falls Middle School's ranking?
Bellows Falls Middle School is ranked #258 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Bellows Falls Middle School often compared to?
Bellows Falls Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brattleboro Area Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Bellows Falls Middle School?
237 students attend Bellows Falls Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bellows Falls Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellows Falls Middle School?
Bellows Falls Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bellows Falls Middle School offer ?
Bellows Falls Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bellows Falls Middle School part of?
Bellows Falls Middle School is part of Rockingham School District.
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