First Branch Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chelsea, Vermont 05038 · First Branch Unified School District #82
#19 of 28 middle schools in Vermont
#5231 of 15,369 nationally
About First Branch Middle School
First Branch Middle School is a public middle located in Chelsea, in the First Branch Unified School District #82 school district of Vermont, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 89 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 19th of 28 ranked middle schools in Vermont. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 89.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)6.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for First Branch Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near First Branch Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
First Branch Elementary School
Tunbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
141 students · 8.1 km away
Brookfield School
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
89 students · 13 km away
Washington Village School
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
120 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Vermont with a comparable Enrollment.
Prosper Valley School
South Pomfret · Public middle · Grades 5–6
90 students
Orange Center School
East Barre · Public middle · Grades 5–8
80 students
White River Valley Middle School
Bethel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
133 students
Winooski Middle School
Winooski · Public middle · Grades 6–8
146 students
Stowe Middle School
Stowe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
184 students
Vergennes Union Middle School
Vergennes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
193 students
Frequently asked questions
Is First Branch Middle School a good school?
First Branch Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 61.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #19 of 28 in Vermont. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does First Branch Middle School rank in Vermont?
First Branch Middle School ranks #19 of 28 middle schools in Vermont and #5231 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend First Branch Middle School?
First Branch Middle School had 89 students in 2025.
Is First Branch Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
First Branch Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near First Branch Middle School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of First Branch Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.