MT. ANTHONY UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mt. Anthony Union Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 school district, located in Bennington, VT with about 574 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Mt. Anthony Union Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mt. Anthony Union Middle School (MAUMS), located in Bennington, Vermont, serves as a central hub for middle-level education in the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that addresses the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a holistic approach to learning, MAUMS strives to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school, helping students develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility during their formative adolescent years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be engaging and student-centered, offering a diverse array of academic subjects alongside exploratory programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities. By focusing on building strong relationships between staff, students, and families, Mt. Anthony Union Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of community and school pride. Through its dedicated faculty and focus on individualized support, the school prepares its students to become informed, active, and capable members of the wider Bennington community and beyond.

For more information, contact Mt. Anthony Union Middle School at (802) 447-7541 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.