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7.2 avg / 10

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 School District

School District · Essex Junction, Vermont

Students: 3,704
Teachers (FTE): 351
Estimated Scores: 11%

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$29,767

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.6:1

How this district compares

Vermont rank

#11 of 56

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Vermont avg

Per-pupil spending

$29,767

+$6,845 vs Vermont median

District size

3,704 students

Much larger than Vermont median

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 7.2/10, 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 9.6/10.

In standardized testing, Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 students show an average math proficiency of 46.8% and ELA proficiency of 56.9%.

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

Math Proficiency 46.8%
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ELA Proficiency 56.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 with test data.

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 7.2/10. 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 9.6/10.

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 46.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.9%. 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 7.2/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.2/10
Math Proficiency
46.8%
ELA Proficiency
56.9%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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