Enrollment
484
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bennington, VT
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Anthony Union Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 500581000463
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Vermont schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Anthony Union Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bennington, VT.
School address
District: Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 · Vermont
NCES ID 500581000463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt. Anthony Union Middle School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is a large middle school in Bennington, Vermont, enrolling 484 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 47.3% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 484 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 spends $13,069 per pupil, 32% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 139 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 484 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Mount Anthony Union High School District #14, also runs Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School (855 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mt. Anthony Union Middle School compares
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▲ 71% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Vermont - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,069
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $19,105
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Anthony Union High School District #14, which includes Mt. Anthony Union Middle School.
$13,069
Per student
-32%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 97.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mt. Anthony Union Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Anthony Union Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Vermont, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~484 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
How many students attend Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School has 484 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bennington, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?
47.3% of students at Mt. Anthony Union Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Bennington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mt. Anthony Union Middle School rank among public schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Anthony Union Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bennington, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bennington on the city page.
Is Mt. Anthony Union Middle School a good school?
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Vermont schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mount Anthony Union High School District #14?
Besides Mt. Anthony Union Middle School, Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 also operates Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School (855 students). See the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 district page for the complete list.
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