Serving 329 students in grades 6-8, Lyman C. Hunt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School's student population of 329 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyman C. Hunt Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
17%
3%
White
65%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyman C. Hunt Middle School's ranking?
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School is ranked #155 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Lyman C. Hunt Middle School often compared to?
Lyman C. Hunt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edmunds Middle School, Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Lyman C. Hunt Middle School?
329 students attend Lyman C. Hunt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lyman C. Hunt Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyman C. Hunt Middle School?
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lyman C. Hunt Middle School offer ?
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lyman C. Hunt Middle School part of?
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School is part of Burlington School District.
In what neighborhood is Lyman C. Hunt Middle School located?
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School is located in the New North End neighborhood of Burlington, VT. There are 4 other public schools located in New North End.
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