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Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71

Vermont · Public School District
4
Schools
1,229
Students
$23,148
Per-Pupil Spend
+61% nat'l
20.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-32pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 is a public school district in Vermont serving 1,229 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,148 is above average for a US public school district. Only 21% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Roxbury Village SchoolPK–0451
Union Elementary SchoolPK–04448
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Main Street Middle School05–08327
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Montpelier High School09–12403
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,148+61% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
93%
State
92.5%
Local (property tax)
0.6%
Federal
6.9%

State funding accounts for 93% 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
4
Schools
1,229
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,148 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71?
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,229 students.
What is the graduation rate for Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 spend per student?
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 spends $23,148 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71?
21% of students in Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71?
No, Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 serve?
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71?
The median opportunity score across schools in Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 is 47/100. 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.