Rutland Middle School

Rutland City School District
67 Library Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
254 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Rutland Middle School, located at 67 Library Avenue in Rutland, Vermont, serves as a central hub for the city’s adolescent students. As part of the Rutland City Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for middle-grade learners. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core competencies, critical thinking, and civic responsibility within a supportive community setting.

Beyond the classroom, Rutland Middle School prioritizes the holistic development of its student body through a variety of extracurricular activities and support services. By leveraging its location in the heart of Rutland, the school strives to maintain strong connections with the local community, ensuring that students have access to diverse learning opportunities and resources. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information on academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing initiatives aimed at student success.
254
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    216 (85.0 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (6.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (4.3 %)
  • Black
    6 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rutland City School District
Phone: (802)773-1960
Website: http://rms.rutlandcitypublicschools.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 195
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 7 125
Grade 8 129
Gender Ratio