Edmunds Middle School

ems.bsdvt.org/

365 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Edmunds Middle School, located in the heart of downtown Burlington, Vermont, serves as a central hub for the city’s middle school population. As part of the Burlington School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, leveraging its urban location to provide students with unique opportunities for engagement and experiential learning. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that values social-emotional growth alongside academic rigor, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be student-centered, emphasizing collaborative learning and critical thinking. Beyond the classroom, Edmunds offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including arts programs, athletics, and various student-led clubs, which help create a vibrant school culture. With a focus on equity and community building, Edmunds Middle School strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where a diverse student body can explore their interests and develop the skills necessary to become active, responsible citizens.

365

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edmunds Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	15
Black	64
Asian	34
Two or More	39

White
213 (58.4 %)
Black
64 (17.5 %)
Two or More
39 (10.7 %)
Asian
34 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Burlington School District
Phone:	(802)864-8486
Website:	http://ems.bsdvt.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 127

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 116