Serving 565 students in grades 6-8, Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire South Burlington school district, covering approximately 29.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School's student population of 565 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
71%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School's ranking?
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School is ranked #20 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School often compared to?
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Essex Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School?
565 students attend Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School?
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School offer ?
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School part of?
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School is part of South Burlington School District.
School Reviews
Review Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
