Serving 145 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (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 18:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
White River Valley Middle School's student population of 145 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White River Valley Middle 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 White River Valley Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
4%
3%
White
90%
88%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #180 out of 281 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?
20-24% 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).
How many students attend White River Valley Middle School?
145 students attend White River Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of White River Valley Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, 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 18:1, which is higher 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White River Valley Middle School part of?
White River Valley Middle School is part of White River Unified School District.
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