- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 500581000463 · Bennington, VT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 13.1:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School (855 students)
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
How Mt. Anthony Union Middle School compares
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
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.
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
District finance for Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 reports $14,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~484 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), down 58.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.