Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 School District
School District · Essex Junction, Vermont
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,767
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,767
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Thomas Fleming School
Essex Junction · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Albert D. Lawton School
Essex Junction · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Essex High School
Essex Junction · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#8 of 56
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Vermont avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,767
+$6,845 vs Vermont median
District size
3,704 students
Much larger than Vermont median
The short answer
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 ranks #8 of 56 Vermont districts by overall school rating. Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Thomas Fleming School (9.7/10), Albert D. Lawton School (8.7/10), and Essex High School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.7/10 despite 37% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Fleming School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Albert D. Lawton School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Essex High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Summit Street School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Essex Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Founders Memorial School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Westford Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Hiawatha Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 is a Essex Junction, Vermont school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,704 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $29,767 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Thomas Fleming School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 students show an average math proficiency of 46.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 with test data.
Schools in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Essex Junction
- Total Enrollment
- 3,704
- Teachers (FTE)
- 351
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51?
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51?
The average composite rating for Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51?
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 spends $29,767 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51?
The average student-teacher ratio in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51?
Thomas Fleming School is the highest-rated school in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51?
Across schools in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 compare to other districts in Vermont?
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Vermont by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Vermont Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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