Excellent
#47 of 280 schools in VT
Top 16% in state
Summit Street School
Elementary School · Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 · Essex Junction, VT
An Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
17 Summit Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Street School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 55% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
25.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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 rateThe neighborhood
Where Summit Street 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Trinity Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Founders Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 3–5 | 2.9 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Chamberlin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 480 | 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
- #4 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.
Summit Street School is listed in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Street School
Summit Street School is a public elementary school in Essex Junction, VT, part of Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Street School
What grades does Summit Street School serve?
Summit Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Summit Street School?
Summit Street School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Street School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Street School rank in VT?
Summit Street School ranks #47 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Summit Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Summit Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Street School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Summit Street School a charter school?
No, Summit Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summit Street School a Title I school?
No, Summit Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Street School?
25.2% of students at Summit Street 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (802) 878-1377
- 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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