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First Branch Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
6 School Street, Chelsea, VT 05038 · (802) 685-4551 · Part of First Branch Unified School District
Students
89
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
48%
Setting
Rural
Grades
5–8
What stands out about First Branch Middle School
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Small classes: 7:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 33.2%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 48.3%
Location
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6 School Street, Chelsea
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 520
Grade 618
Grade 723
Grade 828
Enrollment over time
100’20
120’21
94’22
92’23
89’24
Down 11% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 99%Hispanic 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.