Excellent
#2 of 280 schools in VT
Top 1% in state
Thomas Fleming 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 where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21 Prospect Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Fleming School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomas Fleming 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 1.9 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 → |
| J. F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 408 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #1 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.
Thomas Fleming School is listed in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Fleming School
Thomas Fleming School is a public elementary school in Essex Junction, VT, part of Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51, serving approximately 197 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Fleming School
What grades does Thomas Fleming School serve?
Thomas Fleming School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas Fleming School?
Thomas Fleming School has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Fleming School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Fleming School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Fleming School rank in VT?
Thomas Fleming School ranks #2 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Thomas Fleming School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Fleming School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Thomas Fleming School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Fleming School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Thomas Fleming School a charter school?
No, Thomas Fleming School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Fleming School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Fleming School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Fleming School?
36.5% of students at Thomas Fleming 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (802) 878-1381
- 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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