Excellent
#54 of 280 schools in VT
Top 19% in state
Essex Middle School
Middle School · Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 · Essex Junction, VT
An Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
60 Founders Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Essex Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 51% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Essex Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low200/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,697
Median home value
$404,200
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
53.7%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert D. Lawton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Trinity Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 94 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $29,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Essex Middle School is listed in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Essex Middle School
Essex Middle School is a public middle school in Essex Junction, VT, part of Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51, serving approximately 358 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Essex Middle School
What grades does Essex Middle School serve?
Essex Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Essex Middle School?
Essex Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Essex Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Essex Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Essex Middle School rank in VT?
Essex Middle School ranks #54 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Essex Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Essex Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Essex Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Essex Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Essex Middle School a charter school?
No, Essex Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Essex Middle School a Title I school?
No, Essex Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Essex Middle School?
31.0% of students at Essex Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (802) 879-7173
- Area population (ZIP 05452)
- 22,494
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 05452; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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