Serving 651 students in grades 6-8, Vernon Center Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vernon Center Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Vernon Rockville, CT, encompassing approximately 18.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vernon Center Middle School's student population of 651 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
651 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vernon Center Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vernon Center Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
27%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
49%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vernon Center Middle School's ranking?
Vernon Center Middle School is ranked #533 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Vernon Center Middle School often compared to?
Vernon Center Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tolland Middle School, East Granby Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Vernon Center Middle School?
651 students attend Vernon Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Vernon Center Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vernon Center Middle School?
Vernon Center Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vernon Center Middle School offer ?
Vernon Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vernon Center Middle School part of?
Vernon Center Middle School is part of Vernon School District.
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