Mt. Anthony Union Middle School in Bennington, VT

At a glance

Reported students

484

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Vermont middle enrollment

94th percentile

Compared with 31 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

669.5

Mt. Anthony Union Middle School: 484 reported students.

State peer staffing position

71st percentile

11.5:1 reported; state peer median 9.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 598
Teachers (FTE): 57
Student–teacher ratio: 10.5:1

What the reported data says about Mt. Anthony Union Middle School

Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bennington. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Mount Anthony Union High School District #14. NCES reports 484 students for 2024–25.

Among 31 middle schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 249 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, above the Vermont median of 9.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 3.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Mt. Anthony Union Middle School

1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 3.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 84.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White90.1%
Hispanic4.3%
Black2.1%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School

High · Grades 09–12

855 reported students

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Public schools near Mt. Anthony Union Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Molly Stark School Elementary · Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	PK–05	402	0.9 mi
Southwest Tech High · Southwest Tech	09–12	0	1.3 mi
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School High · Mount Anthony Union High School District #14	09–12	855	1.4 mi
Bennington Elementary School Elementary · Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	PK–05	278	1.7 mi
Monument Elementary School Elementary · Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	PK–05	147	1.8 mi
Hoosick Falls Middle School Middle · Hoosick Falls Central School District	05–08	329	8.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Mt. Anthony Union Middle School

What grades does Mt. Anthony Union Middle School serve?

Mt. Anthony Union Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mount Anthony Union High School District #14.

How many students attend Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?

Mt. Anthony Union Middle School reported 484 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 31 Vermont middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 598 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 484 students and 42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 9.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Mt. Anthony Union Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Mt. Anthony Union Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

84.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Mt. Anthony Union Middle School in?

Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is part of Mount Anthony Union High School District #14, based in Bennington, VT, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Mt. Anthony Union Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Molly Stark School (0.9 mi), Southwest Tech (1.3 mi), Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.