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Addison Central Unified Union School District #55

Vermont · Public School District
9
Schools
1,770
Students
$24,860
Per-Pupil Spend
+73% nat'l
22.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-30pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 is a public school district in Vermont serving 1,770 students across 9 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,860 is above average for a US public school district. Only 22% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (9)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Middlebury Union Middle School06–08369
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Middlebury Union High School09–12519
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,860+73% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
89%
State
89.4%
Local (property tax)
3.3%
Federal
7.2%

State funding accounts for 89% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
1,770
Students
22%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $24,860 per pupil — 73% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 22% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 has 9 public schools, serving a total of 1,770 students.
What is the graduation rate for Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 spend per student?
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 spends $24,860 per pupil — 73% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
22% of students in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
No, Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 serve?
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
The median opportunity score across schools in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.