Hiawatha School
Tel:
(802)878-1384
- Hiawatha School serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Hiawatha School places among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Hiawatha School's student population of 221 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 221 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hiawatha School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hiawatha School is 0.27, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.11. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VT) |
| Overall School Rank | #44 out of 289 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 43% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 54% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 85% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.11 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Essex Junction Incorporated School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hiawatha School is The Center For Technology - Essex (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Summit Street School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Essex Junction Summit Street School Grades: PK-3 | 338 students
0.7 miles
17 Summit Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802)878-1377 0.7 PK-3 338 - Essex Junction Thomas Fleming School Grades: 4-5 | 218 students
0.8 miles
9 Prospect Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802)878-1381 0.8 4-5 218 - Essex Junction The Center For Technology - Essex Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.0 miles
3 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802)879-5558 1.0 9-12 n/a - Essex Junction Essex Community Education Center Uhsd #46 Grades: 9-12 | 1216 students
1.0 miles
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802)879-7121 1.0 9-12 1216 - Colchester Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 12 students
1.2 miles
26 Woodside Drive
Colchester, VT 05446
(802)655-4990 1.2 7-12 12
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