Vernon Center Middle School

www.vernonpublicschools.org/vernon-center-middle-school-home

651 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Vernon Center Middle School (VCMS), located at 777 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon, Connecticut, serves as a focal point for the town’s middle-level education. As part of the Vernon Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students in the early adolescent years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth and community responsibility.

Beyond its core academic program, VCMS offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs designed to enrich the student experience and promote engagement outside the classroom. The school focuses on building a collaborative culture involving students, staff, and families, with a strong commitment to communication and student development. Through its emphasis on character education and academic excellence, Vernon Center Middle School strives to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere that helps every student reach their full potential.

651

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vernon Center Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	173
Black	67
Asian	33
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	1

White
321 (49.3%)
Hispanic
173 (26.6%)
Black
67 (10.3%)
Two or More
56 (8.6%)
Asian
33 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vernon School District
Phone:	(860)870-6070
Website:	http://www.vernonpublicschools.org/vernon-center-middle-school-home
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 215

Grade 7 229

Grade 8 207