Essex Middle School

60 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452

Rating

Top 20%

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Essex Middle School serves 438 students in grades 6-8.

Essex Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 438 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in VT
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Essex Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

School Overview

Essex Middle School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

438 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Essex Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Essex Middle School is 0.31, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VT)

Overall Testing Rank

#52 out of 281 schools
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45%

33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

61%

48%

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Essex Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

White

83%

89%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Essex Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.31

0.21

This chart display the diversity score of Essex Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

18%

29%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Essex Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Essex Middle School's ranking?

Essex Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).

How many students attend Essex Middle School?

438 students attend Essex Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Essex Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex Middle School?

Essex Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.

What grades does Essex Middle School offer ?

Essex Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Essex Middle School part of?

Essex Middle School is part of Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 438 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education