Top Rankings
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,183 students in Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
3 Schools
302 Schools
# Students
1,183 Students
77,231 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
7,155 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 103 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
35%
Graduation Rate
77%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.4%
27.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.25
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
85%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,256 in this school district is less than the state median of $30,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,133 is less than the state median of $29,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,256
$30,406
Spending / Student
$22,133
$29,653
Best Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Main Street Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
170 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-3404
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-3404
Gr: 5-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Montpelier High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 High School Drive
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Park Avenue
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8200
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8200
Gr: PK-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71?
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 manages 3 public schools serving 1,183 students.
What is the rank of Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71?
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 is ranked #11 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71?
85% of Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71?
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,133 is less than the state median of $29,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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