Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School

500 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 527 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 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10% in VT
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School's student population of 527 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (VT)
#20 out of 280 schools
(Top 10%)
69%
40%
59%
44%
45-49%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
6%
3%
White
72%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
527 students attend Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School?
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, 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.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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