Manchester Elementary Middle School (Closed 2023)

80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Manchester Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was higher than the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
420 students

Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VT)
(16-17)
45%
43%
(16-17)
50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
2%
4%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
3%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

White
94%
87%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
6%
0.12

Showing 2010–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Manchester School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
How many students attend Manchester Elementary Middle School?
420 students attend Manchester Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Manchester Elementary Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manchester Elementary Middle School?
Manchester Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manchester Elementary Middle School offer ?
Manchester Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Manchester Elementary Middle School part of?
Manchester Elementary Middle School is part of Manchester School District.

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