Addison Central Unified Union School District #55

Middlebury, Vermont — 9 schools

1,773
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$24,860
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 operates 9 public schools serving 1,773 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Vermont. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,739 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Addison County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,860 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 3.3% local, 89.4% state, and 7.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $122,165 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #49 of 80 in Vermont against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 231.6:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 29.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.8% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Middlebury Union High School accounts for 30.0% of all Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Addison Central Unified Union School District #55-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 school enrollment varies 13× across entities

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 school enrollment ranges from 39 students (lowest) to 521 students (highest), a spread of 482 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 student-counselor ratio is 232:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 is typically wider than the Addison Central Unified Union School District #55-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.2%
Federal
89.4%
State
3.3%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
49 / 80
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Addison County county, where this district is located.

$1,117
Studio/mo
$1,124
1 BR/mo
$1,438
2 BR/mo
$1,761
3 BR/mo
$2,117
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$122,165
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55.

White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

231.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55

School Enrollment
Middlebury Union High School
521
Middlebury Id #4 School
484
Middlebury Union Middle School
381
Bingham Memorial School
91
Bridport Central School
63
Salisbury Community School
62
Shoreham Elementary School
56
Weybridge Elementary School
42
Ripton Elementary School
39

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 has 9 schools, including 1 high, 7 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,773 students.

How much does Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 spend per student?

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 spends $24,860 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #49 in Vermont.

What is the average teacher salary in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?

The average teacher salary in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 is $122,165 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Addison County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 students are 95.8% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #49 out of 80 districts in Vermont. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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