Rutland Middle School is a public school in Rutland, Vermont, that serves students in grades 7–8. The school has about 236 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 11:1, which helps keep class sizes small and gives each student individual attention. Rutland Middle School has a standards-based curriculum that focuses on core academic subjects. It also has exploratory courses and support services to help students with different learning needs and help them grow. The students come from a variety of backgrounds, which makes the school community somewhat diverse. According to data from USA News, academic performance could be better. Only 18% of students scored at or above proficiency in math, and only 21% met proficiency in reading. The school is part of the Rutland City Public Schools system, which means it gets money from the government to pay for things like teaching, student services, and running the school. Rutland Middle School is in a close-knit community and focuses on helping students do well in school and grow academically. Overall, the school shows that it is dedicated to making things better while also giving students a structured and supportive place to learn.