Northfield Middle/high School

37 Cross Street Unit 2+3
Northfield, VT 05663
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 252 students in grades 6-12, Northfield Middle/high 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in VT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northfield Middle/high School's student population of 252 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Northfield Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northfield Middle/high School is 0.22, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VT)
#210 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
33%
45-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
2%
3%
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White
88%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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70-79%
83%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
28%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northfield Middle/high School's ranking?
Northfield Middle/high School is ranked #210 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Northfield Middle/high School often compared to?
Northfield Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montpelier High School, Twinfield Usd #33 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northfield Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Northfield Middle/high School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Northfield Middle/high School?
252 students attend Northfield Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Northfield Middle/high School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Middle/high School?
Northfield Middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northfield Middle/high School offer ?
Northfield Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northfield Middle/high School part of?
Northfield Middle/high School is part of Paine Mountain School District.

School Reviews

5   7/16/2014
Sports are more important to the school than the arts and music programs at the school. While we can send the baseball team to Florida to practice we cannot get many of the proper supplies. High-school and Middle-school classes have been mixed together because of the cuts to school because of the aforementioned reasons. The grades are now not focused individually because this school cannot afford to hire enough teachers. The academics at the school have gone down hill many of the honors classes have been taken out as well as a foreign language class. Only a handful of the teachers actually care about the students and the rest look the other way. A saving grace of the school is that there are many extracurricular activities,school wide events and foreign exchange students giving the school good diversity. This is not a good school to send your child to if you want them to excel in the world.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sktrg
2   5/16/2011
Mediocre quality of academic programs and the arts. Sports are more important than academics. Average to below average facility. Some parent involvement. There are a few good teachers who care, the rest just go through the motions. Many kids are not motivated to do well academically. If you care anything about your child's education you will not send your child here. Some of the kids opt to take classes at the local university to make up for the mediocrity. The turnover of principals and superintendants makes you wonder what is going on here. Northfield has one of the highest property tax rates in the entire state with most of the tax dollars being wasted at this school. Northfield High is one of the lowest academically performing schools in the state. Sadly, the school is a joke.
- Posted by Parent - susnb
2   2/6/2011
NHS has a reasonable academic program for accelerated students, but the faculty seems to underestimate the intermediate students. Classes are easy to pass for students who are intermediate or lower in learning ability. Availability of art, music and sports programs is very intermittent. Basketball and Soccer programs are this school's saving grace. Academic awards are very easy to obtain. I know of children who graduated with high GPA and awards in academics, who can't even put together a proper sentence on paper. Parental involvement MUST be high if you want a student to succeed. Literally, ride the school's back if your children's education is important. If your child goes to this school, leave as little as possible to the misguided guidance staff. They will only counsel your problem student to attend a tech center so that they won't have to deal with them. Believe me, I know of a few students who had lofty goals that meant hard work and accelerated academic programs, who were encouraged to take smaller steps and try their hand at the vocational school instead.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - carme

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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