Vergennes Union High School is a high school/junior high school of about 700 students in Vergennes, Vermont, United States. The school serves the city of Vergennes, as well as the towns of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, and Waltham. This group of towns is the Addison Northwest School District.
Vergennes Union Middle School serves 128 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vergennes Union Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
91%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Commodore
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vergennes Union Middle School?
128 students attend Vergennes Union Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Vergennes Union Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vergennes Union Middle School?
Vergennes Union Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vergennes Union Middle School offer ?
Vergennes Union Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Vergennes Union Middle School part of?
Vergennes Union Middle School is part of Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54.
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