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 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
94%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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 Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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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