Top Rankings
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,749 students in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
9 Schools
306 Schools
# Students
1,749 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 103 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Graduation Rate
82%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
95%
88%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,063 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,660 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,063
$29,860
Spending / Student
$23,660
$29,121
Best Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bingham Memorial School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
112 School Road
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 462-2463
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 462-2463
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Middlebury Id #4 School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Mary Hogan Drive
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1400
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Middlebury Union High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #44.
Weybridge Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Quaker Village Road
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 545-2113
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 545-2113
Grades: PK-5
| 48 students
Rank: #55.
Middlebury Union Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48 Deerfield Lane
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1600
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: #66.
Salisbury Community School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
286 Kelly Cross Road
Salisbury, VT 05769
(802) 352-4291
Salisbury, VT 05769
(802) 352-4291
Grades: PK-5
| 55 students
Rank: #77.
Ripton Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
753 Lincoln Road
Ripton, VT 05766
(802) 388-2208
Ripton, VT 05766
(802) 388-2208
Grades: PK-5
| 36 students
Rank: #88.
Shoreham Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 School Road
Shoreham, VT 05770
(802) 897-7181
Shoreham, VT 05770
(802) 897-7181
Grades: PK-5
| 75 students
Rank: #99.
Bridport Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3442 Vt Route 22a
Bridport, VT 05734
(802) 758-2331
Bridport, VT 05734
(802) 758-2331
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 manages 9 public schools serving 1,749 students.
What is the rank of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 is ranked #27 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
95% of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Addison Central Unified Union School District #55's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,660 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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