Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 School District
School District · Essex Junction, Vermont
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,704
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,704
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#10 of 56
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
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 #10 of 56 Vermont districts by overall school rating. Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Albert D. Lawton School (8.9/10), Founders Memorial School (8.5/10), and Essex Middle School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 33% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 | Albert D. Lawton School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Founders Memorial School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Essex Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Essex High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Thomas Fleming School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Westford Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Hiawatha Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Summit Street School | 4.6 / 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. District-level spending was $29,767 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
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 Albert D. Lawton School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 students show an average math proficiency of 49.0% and ELA proficiency of 64.7%.
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 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Essex Junction
- Total Enrollment
- 3,704
- Teachers (FTE)
- 351
- District spending per student
- $29,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 district spending per student in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51?
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51's district-level spending was $29,767 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Albert D. Lawton School is the highest-rated school in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 with a composite score of 8.9/10.
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 49.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.7%. 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 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.7%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateOther School Districts in VT
Compare Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Burlington School District (10)
- Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 (9)
- Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 (9)
- Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 (8)
- Harwood Unified Union School District #60 (7)
- Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64 (7)
- Hartford School District (6)
- Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District (6)
- Mountain Views Unified Union School District #76 (6)
- Rutland City School District (6)
- Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 (6)
- Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 (6)
- Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 (5)
- Colchester School District (5)
- Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 (5)
- Maple Run Unified Union School District #57 (5)
- Mill River Unified Union School District #52 (5)
- Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 (5)
- Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 (5)
- Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 (5)
- Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 (5)
- South Burlington School District (5)
- Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 (5)
- Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54 (4)
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.
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings and parent guides, free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.