Enrollment
647
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montpelier, VT
U-32 Middle & High School
Federal NCES profile for U-32 Middle & High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043900339
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
U-32 Middle & High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Montpelier · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
U-32 Middle & High School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, U-32 Middle & High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Montpelier, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500043900339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How U-32 Middle & High School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at U-32 Middle & High School
U-32 Middle & High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Montpelier, Vermont, enrolling 647 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Vermont, bigger than 93% of state schools at 647 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 spends $25,398 per pupil, 33% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Montpelier's public schools, it stands alongside Union Elementary School (447 students): U-32 Middle & High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 12.1:1).
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 also operates East Montpelier Elementary School (202 students) and Berlin Elementary School (182 students) alongside U-32 Middle & High 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 U-32 Middle & High School compares
U-32 Middle & High 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 41% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Vermont - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$25,398
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 91.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, U-32 Middle & High School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Central Unified Union School District #92, which includes U-32 Middle & High School.
$25,398
Per student
+33%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.4%
State 87.0%
Federal 5.6%
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 U-32 Middle & High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Montpelier Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berlin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rumney Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calais Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doty Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to U-32 Middle & High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Montpelier
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~647 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about U-32 Middle & High School
How many students attend U-32 Middle & High School?
U-32 Middle & High School has 647 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montpelier, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at U-32 Middle & High School?
The student-teacher ratio at U-32 Middle & High School is 10.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at U-32 Middle & High School?
16.3% of students at U-32 Middle & High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of U-32 Middle & High School?
The largest demographic group at U-32 Middle & High School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Montpelier, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for U-32 Middle & High School?
U-32 Middle & High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does U-32 Middle & High School rank among public schools in Montpelier?
By Resource Investment Index, U-32 Middle & High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Montpelier, 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 Montpelier on the city page.
Is U-32 Middle & High School a good school?
U-32 Middle & High School earns 40/100 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 Washington Central Unified Union School District #92?
Besides U-32 Middle & High School, Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 also operates East Montpelier Elementary School (202 students), Berlin Elementary School (182 students), and Rumney Memorial School (114 students). See the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 district page for the complete list.
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