Enrollment
249
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rutland, VT
Rutland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rutland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 500705000468
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutland Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Rutland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rutland Middle School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutland Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Rutland, VT.
School address
District: Rutland City School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500705000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rutland Middle School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rutland Middle School
Rutland Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Rutland, Vermont, enrolling 249 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 46.9% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 249 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 125 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rutland City School District spends $27,621 per pupil, 45% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Rutland City School District also operates Rutland Senior High School (721 students) and Rutland Intermediate School (504 students) alongside Rutland Middle School.
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 Rutland Middle School compares
Rutland 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 70% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Vermont - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$27,621
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $19,105
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Rutland Middle School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rutland City School District, which includes Rutland Middle School.
$27,621
Per student
+45%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.5%
State 80.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 Rutland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutland Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~249 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rutland Middle School
How many students attend Rutland Middle School?
Rutland Middle School has 249 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rutland, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutland Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rutland Middle School?
46.9% of students at Rutland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rutland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rutland Middle School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Rutland, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutland Middle School?
Rutland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Rutland Middle School rank among public schools in Rutland?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutland Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Rutland, 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 Rutland on the city page.
Is Rutland Middle School a good school?
Rutland Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. 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 Rutland City School District?
Besides Rutland Middle School, Rutland City School District also operates Rutland Senior High School (721 students), Rutland Intermediate School (504 students), and Northeast Primary School (237 students). See the Rutland City School District district page for the complete list.
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