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
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,767
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
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
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 7.2/10. 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%
Resources
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.
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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)
- Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 (6)
- Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District (6)
- Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 (6)
- Mountain Views Unified Union School District #76 (6)
- Hartford School District (6)
- Rutland City School District (6)
- Mill River Unified Union School District #52 (5)
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- Maple Run Unified Union School District #57 (5)
- Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 (5)
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- Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 (5)
- Enosburgh-richford Unified Union School District #88 (5)
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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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