White River Valley Middle School

273 Pleasant Street
Bethel, VT 05032
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 133 students in grades 6-8, White River Valley 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

School Overview

White River Valley Middle School's student population of 133 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

White River Valley 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 White River Valley Middle School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (VT)
#149 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
40%
35-39%
44%
30-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
1%
3%
White
97%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
(22-23)
33.8%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White River Valley Middle School's ranking?
White River Valley Middle School is ranked #149 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend White River Valley Middle School?
133 students attend White River Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of White River Valley Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White River Valley Middle School?
White River Valley Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does White River Valley Middle School offer ?
White River Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White River Valley Middle School part of?
White River Valley Middle School is part of White River Unified School District #79.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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