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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 500747000295

Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School

500 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 · (802) 652-7100 · Chittenden County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL565 STUDENTS
Enrollment
565
Middle
DISTRICT 526 · STATE 280
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
169 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 49%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
185
Grade 7
180
Grade 8
200
Student demographics
White
40371%
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
326%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Black
448%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 3%
Asian
427%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 2%
Two+
448%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
29753%
Female
26847%

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Test scores

VT Annual Snapshot 2024-25 . Academic Proficiency Score
English Language Arts
57.2%
VT avg 50.6%
Source: VT Annual Snapshot. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
565
+14 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 11.6:1
% White
71%
was 76%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
8%
was 5%
% Asian
7%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School

Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School operates as a well-populated 6-8 campus in South Burlington, Vermont, overseen by South Burlington School District. Current enrollment sits at 565 students spanning grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Vermont's public schools average about 280 students each, so Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School sits 102% bigger than that benchmark.

Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School is one of 5 schools operated by South Burlington School District, a district that instructs 2,628 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School logs that 71% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 8% Black, 8% multiracial, 7% Asian, 6% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 86% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 45 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 12.6:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 10.5:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 30% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Around the school, census data for Chittenden County shows median household earnings sit near $96,759, roughly 57% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School is one of 49 public schools in Chittenden County (combined enrollment of about 20,894 students).

The closest other public school is South Burlington High School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a high-density area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School has edged up 3%, going from 551 students in 2018 to 565 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 76% to 71% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 11.6:1 in 2018 to 12.6:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Chittenden County at a glance

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Population
169,758
Census ACS
Median income
$96,759
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
20,894 students

Quick facts

School name
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
District
South Burlington School District
Address
500 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone
(802) 652-7100
County
Chittenden County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
565
Teachers (FTE)
45
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
169 (30%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
500747000295
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School?
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School enrolls approximately 565 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School serve?
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many teachers does Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School have?
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School employs 45 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School?
Student demographics at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School are roughly 71% White, 6% Hispanic, 8% Black, 7% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School in?
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School is part of South Burlington School District.
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