Serving 277 students in grades 5-8, Crossett Brook Middle School Usd #45 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was higher than the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)58%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Duxbury/Waterbury Union #45 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
How many students attend Crossett Brook Middle School Usd #45?
277 students attend Crossett Brook Middle School Usd #45.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Crossett Brook Middle School Usd #45 students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crossett Brook Middle School Usd #45?
Crossett Brook Middle School Usd #45 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Crossett Brook Middle School Usd #45 offer ?
Crossett Brook Middle School Usd #45 offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Crossett Brook Middle School Usd #45 part of?
Crossett Brook Middle School Usd #45 is part of Duxbury/Waterbury Union #45 School District.
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