- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Rutland Middle School shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 500705000468 · Rutland, VT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 12.4:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rutland Senior High School (721 students)
Rutland Middle School shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Rutland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rutland Senior
Rutland Senior High School
721 students
- Rutland Interm
Rutland Intermediate School
504 students
- This school 249
Rutland Middle School
249 students
- Northeast Prim 237
Northeast Primary School
237 students
- Northwest Prim 200
Northwest Primary School
200 students
What this shows Rutland Middle School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutland Middle School compares
Rutland 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 | 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 methodology
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
$30,414
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
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.
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
District finance for Rutland City School District reports $30,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~249 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.