Lyman C. Hunt Middle School

hunt.bsdvt.org/

322 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, located in Burlington, Vermont, serves as a central pillar of the Burlington School District community. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge middle-schoolers while providing them with the necessary tools to navigate the transition into high school, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hunt Middle School is deeply committed to the holistic development of its student body. The school culture encourages active participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and community service projects, which help students discover their passions and build strong peer connections. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Burlington community, the school strives to create a diverse and equitable learning space where every student is empowered to succeed and become a lifelong learner.

322

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	19
Black	44
Asian	20
Two or More	30

White
209 (64.9%)
Black
44 (13.7%)
Two or More
30 (9.3%)
Asian
20 (6.2%)
Hispanic
19 (5.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Burlington School District
Phone:	(802)864-8469
Website:	http://hunt.bsdvt.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 6 113

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 116