Serving 484 students in grades 6-8, Mt. Anthony Union 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 20% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MT. ANTHONY UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL serves the west part of Bennington, VT, covering an attendance zone of approximately 40.6 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School's student population of 484 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
484 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt. Anthony Union 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 Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is 0.19, which is less 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
#253 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.2%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Anthony Union Middle School's ranking?
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is ranked #253 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?
484 students attend Mt. Anthony Union Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mt. Anthony Union Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt. Anthony Union Middle School offer ?
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt. Anthony Union Middle School part of?
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is part of Mount Anthony Union High School District #14.
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