- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethel, VT
White River Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for White River Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 500042600545
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White River Valley Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Vermont schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 133
- students enrolled
White River Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: White River Unified School District #79 · Vermont
NCES ID 500042600545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
White River Valley Middle School shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 500042600545 · Bethel, VT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 7.4:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: White River Valley High School (224 students)
White River Valley Middle School shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
White River Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White River Va
White River Valley High School
224 students
- South Royalton
South Royalton Elementary School
168 students
- This school
White River Valley Middle School
133 students
- Bethel Element
Bethel Elementary School
124 students
What this shows White River Valley Middle School reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How White River Valley Middle School compares
White River Valley 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 38% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 84% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 5% in Vermont - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.7%
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
$16,506
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, White River Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for White River Unified School District #79 reports $16,506 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White River Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Royalton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White River Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about White River Valley Middle School
How many students attend White River Valley Middle School?
White River Valley Middle School has 133 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethel, VT. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at White River Valley Middle School is 7.4:1, which is 38% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 53% 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 White River Valley Middle School?
50.7% of students at White River Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White River Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at White River Valley Middle School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Bethel, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White River Valley Middle School?
White River Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in White River Unified School District #79?
Besides White River Valley Middle School, White River Unified School District #79 also operates White River Valley High School (224 students), South Royalton Elementary School (168 students), and Bethel Elementary School (124 students). See the White River Unified School District #79 district page for the complete list.