Summit Street School

17 Summit Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Summit Street School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in VT
  • : 50-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Summit Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

School Overview

Summit Street School's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Summit Street School ranks within the top 20% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Street School is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VT)
#42 out of 281 schools
(Top 20%)
50-59%
33%
50-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
3%
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Black
4%
3%
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White
77%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summit Street School's ranking?
Summit Street School is ranked #42 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Summit Street School often compared to?
Summit Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hiawatha School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Summit Street School?
333 students attend Summit Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Summit Street School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Street School?
Summit Street School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Summit Street School offer ?
Summit Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Street School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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